Description:
Medium: Metal (Brushed Steel and Painted Steel)
and Oakley Stone Largest Dimension: Larger than 5'
Age: 1950 to Now
Subject: Modern Abstract
This is an early work from a famed mixed-media
sculptor, MARK STASZ, who produces his works out of the Sun Valley, Idaho, area.
This piece is being offered for sale by the current owner of the piece from his
personal collection. This stunning sculpture is made of brushed steel, Oakley
stone, and painted steel, and it measures approximately 83" tall and about
30" wide and about 36" deep.
Mark Stasz is known for his massive,
creative works, and they are found in many public and private collections,
including pieces commissioned by or on display at the Los Angeles County Airport
(Los Angeles, California), Shafer Vineyards (Napa, California), Bend Country
Club (Bend, Oregon), Diversified Shopping Centers (San Diego, California), Idaho
Power headquarters (Boise, Idaho), Upper Iowa University (Fayette, Iowa),
Wilmette Medical Center (Wilmette, Illinois), and the YMCA Sculpture Garden (Los
Angeles, California).
This is one piece being released from a private
collection of his works. This piece weighs close to 1,000 pounds, and it would
be a striking addition to any exterior or interior design scheme in a
commercial, public, or private setting. The photos reflect the piece with
various other elements shown in its present corporate surroundings. They are
included to give a sense of scale of this beautiful piece. This piece was
originally displayed outside--where his sculptures acquire additional interest
and patina from exposure to the elements--and the artist himself refinished it
for display inside, where it has been displayed for approximately 3 years. This
is likely circa early 1990s. His works often command prices of between $7,000 to
$15,000 and above. The
www.staszsculpture.com
Website features many of his striking
works under the Selected Works tab as well as a list of Collections.
Mark Stasz (1965 - ) was born in North Hampton,
Massachusetts, and received his BFA in sculpture at the New York College of
Ceramics at Alfred University. The artist currently lives in the Sun Valley,
Idaho, area, and this particular work is located in Boise, Idaho (ZIP code
83716).
The artist is known for exploring the
relationships between the natural and man-made worlds by juxtaposing
natural and
man-made materials. One description of his works is as follows: "Enjoying
the challenge of creating an illusion with steel, bronze, wood, and stone...His
massive works seem suspended in air - heavy, round rocks or smooth steel rings
stand still, almost floating." Part of his own artist's statement has been
cited as "I am rather firmly committed to the very traditional tenets of
sculpture: form, line, and balance. In this way, I know each work is a classical
statement in and of itself, while its visual presentation is more compelling,
interesting, and contemporary.
I present delicate curves presented in massive
steel structures in order to achieve a coherence or balance. Simultaneously, a
visual tension develops that compels the viewer to ponder the size and weight
and contrast these with its natural grace and aesthetic appeal. Drawing people
in closer and asking them to really look and think about a work of art is a
critical element in my work and an integral part of sculpture, I believe."
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