Artwork details
- Medium : Stone, Marble Without Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 11in, Height: 11.4in, Depth: 5.9in
About this artwork
Like some other works, the form of this dynamic, elegant marble sculpture follows the principle of the Möbius loop, which is also obtained when a strip of paper is twisted once and connected at the ends. A geometric symbol of infinity. Here, a small, slender marble sculpture was created using this principle, which radiates dynamism and calm at the same time with its slender form. Linking infinity and finitude (this concerns matter) is an idea of…
Romantic art. Implemented in a contemporary way, this is still relevant for the artist today. The surface of the slightly yellowish marble is polished and waxed. In part, however, the traces of work with the pointed iron are left. It allows the light to penetrate the thin parts of the sculpture. The sculpture is mounted on a dark block of stone. The dimensions are along with this block of stone.
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.