a steel sculpture
Item Number: 8139
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Description
In this life-size work by artist Donald Gialanella [jell-a-nell-a], raw pieces of steel are transformed into an improvisational sculpture. The grace and movement of this work of art bring such a sense of movement that they seem to defy the origins of the medium used. The piece measures approximately 6 feet.
Special Instructions
The artist uses strips of forged steel to draw three-dimensionally in space, allowing him complete freedom to add and subtract to achieve the desired mass and attitude. -- Gialanella's work is in collections throughout the United States. As a college student Gialanella had the unique opportunity to study sculpture under Louise Bourgeois at The Cooper Union and became her apprentice after graduating Magna Cum Laude with honors. He has also exhibited internationally and recently completed a two-year residency at Bilkent University in Turkey. He was the Art Director for ABC Sports for a decade, winning an Emmy in 1990.