Obelisk 1963

"Obelisk" (1963) is a sculpture by American artist Ruth Vollmer (1903-1982). This minimalist work features a tall, slender metal structure with a triangular top and a series of shelves. The sculpture is composed of geometric shapes and is reminiscent of ancient Egyptian obelisks, which were tall, four-sided monuments that symbolized the sun god Ra. Vollmer's sculpture is a modern interpretation of this ancient form, exploring themes of structure, space, and geometry. The sculpture's simple design and abstract quality make it a powerful and thought-provoking work of art.