Untitled 1959

This is a sculpture by Fabio de Sanctis, and just by looking at it I feel like I know how it came into being. The artist is in dialogue with the material, following its lead. The lines bend and curve and create these wonderful shapes. What was he thinking? Maybe about movement, maybe about growth, maybe about the simple pleasure of bending metal! I love how the play of light and shadow adds another dimension to the piece. It's like the sculpture is constantly changing, depending on how the light hits it. It reminds me of the way painters use light to create depth and form. De Sanctis is conversing with other sculptors across time. He is inviting us to engage with the work, bringing our own associations and interpretations. Ultimately, it is that open-endedness which makes this piece so compelling. It leaves me in a reflective mood.