Artwork details
- Medium : Steel Without Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 16.9in, Height: 16.5in, Depth: 15in
About this artwork
The "mountain" is actually a strictly geometrically designed sculpture. Two identical but irregular tetradeder are combined. They consist of two different materials. These are steel and copper sheets. The steel sheet comes from a found piece of sheet metal that was painted. The artist removed the upper green layer, revealing the lower orange protective coating. He worked with a burner and spatula. This is how the expressive and lively structure came…
about. The sculpture combines elements of a concrete geometric art with expressiveness. The "mountain" is an association that may appear in certain aspects. It is also a mysterious sculpture that lives from its geometry and material sensuality.
Michael Rofka
Germany
Credentials
- International Exposure
- Prizewinner
- Residency Participant
- Works on commission
« The shapes and colors around me seemed to become a language. I perceived it intensely... »
Michael Rofka is a gifted German sculptor who has exhibited his work internationally, including in Poland, India, Germany and Russia. His sculptures explore an aesthetic of nature without seeking to depict anything representational, and convey a sense of natural musicality. His technical process is a mix of spontaneous creativity and precise planning. Rofka's finished pieces propose a sleek visual language.