Untitled 1958

Michael Bolus made this untitled sculpture using wood and plaster, and the process seems to be all about how these materials interact. The way the plaster's been worked over the wood makes me think about skin over bone. You can almost feel the rough texture of the plaster, like bark, contrasting with the darker, smoother wood beneath. There’s this one part, right at the top, where the plaster's cracked, revealing the wood underneath - it's like the sculpture is breathing. Bolus reminds me a bit of Eva Hesse, in the way he’s playing with form and material. Both are interested in how we experience sculpture not just visually, but also through touch and movement. This piece isn't trying to tell you one specific thing; it’s more about opening up a space for you to feel and think.