BLACK BEAST 1940

alexandercalder

shape in negative space

abstract shape

negative space

3d printed part

bright focal point

3d shape

white focal point

metallic

space age feel

contrast in shape

"BLACK BEAST" is a 1940 stabile sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder (1898–1976). The stabile, meaning "stable," refers to Calder's stationary sculptures as opposed to his mobiles, which are suspended and move. This black, angular, abstract sculpture is a classic example of Calder's signature style that utilizes metal and bold, geometric shapes. The stabile's bold form dominates the space and invites the viewer to engage with its abstract qualities.