Gate of Hope 1972

Alexander Liberman's "Gate of Hope" (1972) is a monumental abstract sculpture composed of geometric shapes made of corten steel, a type of weathering steel that oxidizes naturally. The work is notable for its use of positive and negative space, with the shapes both overlapping and intersecting, creating a sense of movement and dynamism. The sculpture's warm, rusty color adds to its sense of organicism and invites viewers to consider the interplay between form and nature. "Gate of Hope" is a compelling example of abstract sculpture and demonstrates Liberman's mastery of form and material.