Circumambulate. The Doldrums, from the series "SPAR/CUBA", 2012
Paul Meleschnig

Photography : black & white edition, archival pigment print

30.5 x 20.3 x 0.3 cm 12 x 8 x 0.1 inch

$1,500

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Type

Numbered and limited to 2 copies

1 copy available

Signature

Signed artwork

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery

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Dimensions cm inch

30.5 x 20.3 x 0.3 cm 12 x 8 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

White wood frame

Artwork dimensions including frame

61.6 x 54.6 x 5.1 cm 24.25 x 21.5 x 2 inch


Tags

Still Life

Black and white

Cuba

Olympic games

Havana

Totem

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: United States

Untitled- from the series "Spar/Cuba".

This striking artwork is a kinetic sculpture featuring an intricate arrangement of metallic loops delicately balanced and interwoven. The structure comprises several large, circular hoops that intersect and overlap, creating a visually dynamic form. Each hoop appears meticulously crafted, with smooth, polished surfaces that reflect light elegantly. Central to the sculpture is a vertical axis that supports the loops, suggesting movement and fluidity. The design captures the essence of motion, invoking a sense of perpetual energy and rhythm, as though the loops could pivot and dance in the wind. The minimalist yet complex arrangement of geometric forms makes it a compelling study in balance and harmony. This piece challenges the viewer's perception, as its simplicity belies the sophistication of its engineering. It invites contemplation on the relationship between stability and motion, making it a fascinating centerpiece in any setting. The sculpture's innovative use of space and form sets it apart as a masterful blend of art and physics.

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The Art Design Project - Art Gallery • United States

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Paul Meleschnig, Circumambulate. The Doldrums, from the series
United States  • 1971

Presentation

Education
BFA Rhode Island School of Design 1988

Work experience
2011 - Present, Black and White on White (Photographic printing Lab under the direction of Sergio Purtell) - working on Silver and Alternative process printing.
2001 - 1996: Photographic assistant to artists McDermott & McGough
1992 - 1996: Studio assistant to artist Julian Schnabel
1990 - 1993: Photographic assistant to photographer Bill Jacobson

Awards
2012 July: JGS Quarterly Photography Contest - Runner up

Publications
Interview Magazine, Gentlemen’s Quarterly, Chicago Tribune, Art Basel/Miami Beach, Time Out NY, AIPAD catalogue, SOHO House, Out Magazine and Art on Paper, The New Yorker, The Paris Review; February 2014.

Solo Exhibitions

2015: Circumambulate the city, Ain't Bad Magazine, (online artist profile)
2012: Spar: Photographs from Cuba, Steven Kasher Gallery, New York
2009: Portraits, Verlaine, New York
2005: Dangerous Beauty, Holly Hunt, Miami
2004: RISD Works, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI; Black & White, SOHO House, New York
2003: Dado, Briggs Robinson Gallery, New York
2002: Habana y Nueva York, William Floyd Fine Art, New York.
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