Vase Figure 1918

"Vase Figure" (1918) by Ukrainian-born sculptor Alexander Archipenko, exemplifies his signature Cubist style. This wooden sculpture, characterized by geometric forms and simplified shapes, evokes a sense of movement and volume. Archipenko's exploration of abstract form and his innovative use of negative space influenced the development of modern sculpture. The elongated figure, with its vase-like silhouette and simplified features, showcases the artist's fascination with reducing natural forms to their essential elements.