Two views of Button Flower (1959) by Alexander Calder |
For months, I have intended to visit the Franklin D. Murphy sculpture garden at UCLA. It was back when I was writing up my post on the works of Alexander Calder. I wanted a good photo of Button Flower, but couldn't find one. It needs to be shot from multiple directions to effectively capture the spatial relationships of the work.
"Why don't I just swing over there and snap a photo myself?" I thought. "I'm always at the Hammer. And I could use the exercise of a good long stroll."
Yeah, believe me. That's one heck of a "good long stroll." I think it's uphill both coming and going. ;-)
Well, hike accomplished and photos taken. I didn't stop with just the Calder shots, but wandered around snapping away. There are so many fine works from which to choose, but here are a few of my favorites.
Cubi XX (1964) by David Smith |
Yeah, the collection is heavy on the abstracts, but that's fine by me. Even after the huge David Smith show at LACMA, I still can't get enough of these Cubi constructs.
Recently, I've grown fond of Barbara Hepworth's work. There is a wonderful marble work, entitled "Assembly of Sea Forms," on display at the Norton Simon. I found this piece equally as engaging. The smooth, rounded contours and three-fold perforation make for a subtle viewing experience.
Two views of Elegy III (1966) by Barbara Hepworth |
Peter Voulkos is like my sculptural great-grandfather. I can trace my ceramic lineage directly back to him over three generations. So I always enjoy viewing his works. ;-)
Gallas Rock (1960) by Peter Voulkos |
And you can never go wrong with Henry Moore.
Two-Piece Reclining Figure, No.3 (1961) by Henry Moore |
I was really satisfied making the long walk back to my car. Then I realized that I overlooked the Isamu Noguchi!!! Looks like I'll be paying another visit to Bruin Land.
Enjoy!!!
Enjoyed looking at these. Most especially the Calder. Thanks for the tour. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! Exploring the sculpture garden was a pleasure and I'm happy to share the experience. :-)
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