TOASTER 1942

"TOASTER" is a 1942 sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder, known for his mobiles and stabiles. This work exemplifies Calder's interest in found objects and industrial materials, transforming everyday items into abstract compositions. The sculpture's form, made of wood and wire, suggests a machine or a technological object, possibly referencing the rise of industrialization in the 20th century. Calder's innovative use of everyday objects challenged traditional sculpture by emphasizing the interplay of shapes, textures, and colors within a dynamic and abstract composition.