Melt Piece 1966

"Melt Piece" (1966) by Gary Kuehn is a minimalist sculpture that explores the relationship between form and material. The work, which consists of two cast concrete slabs, references the process of melting and the transformation of matter. The irregular, organic shapes of the slabs evoke the fluidity and movement of a melting substance, contrasting with the hard, rigid nature of concrete. Kuehn's minimalist approach challenges traditional notions of sculpture, emphasizing the materiality and physical presence of the work over representational imagery.