Chrome and Glass Construction 1965

"Chrome and Glass Construction" (1965) by Larry Bell is a minimal sculpture that exemplifies the artist's exploration of light and perception. Constructed from chrome-plated brass and tinted glass, the piece is a cube with a shimmering, reflective surface. The work's simple form and reflective properties draw the viewer in, inviting them to contemplate the interplay of light and space. The cube's seemingly solid form is disrupted by the reflections and refractions of light, creating a sense of depth and ambiguity. Bell's use of industrial materials, like chrome, challenged traditional notions of sculpture and paved the way for the minimalist movement of the 1960s.