SaccopoulosSculpture - Sine Utilitate

SaccopoulosSculpture

Sine Utilitate

The rubric for the series stems from Vitruvius' definition of Architecture (Utilitas, Firmitas, Venustas), and alludes to my background as an architect.

The constructions in the series utilize principles of tensegrity and have tension in common as the organizing principle, seeking to explore its inherent ambiguity of holding things together while being pulled apart.

Tension is a force originally in the domain of Physics, but immediately translates into the realms of Psychology, Sociology, and Politics as an element that affects personal well-being (e.g., dilemma, stress), interpersonal relations (e.g.,jealousy, conflict), and efforts for dominance and balance in society (e.g., strife, struggle) -- subjects, in short, of all Arts through the ages.

Homage to Michael Ventris

2008; galvanized pipe, chain, concrete; d:1.25m; h:2.00m; a precursor to the series, it functions as a birdbath

In Search of Direction

2008; beech, copper; d: 0:55m; h: 0.65m

Sailing to Utopia

2008; beech, copper; d: 0:60m; h: 1.15m

Line-Up 2009

Two to Tango

2009; copper, fishing line; d:0.65m;h:92m

Fibonacci Sails

2009;copper;d:0.60m;h:1.12m

Reflections on Tensegrity

2009;copper;d:0.60m; h:0.89m

Incubator

2009; beech, fishing line, copper;d: 0.60m

Circling the Square

2009; brass, copper; d:0.67m; h:1.06m

GRAVItAs

2010; copper, lead, stainless steel; d: 1:00m; h: 1.10m

Incubator II

2010; beech, fishing line, copper; d:0:55m

The Road to Hell

2010; brass, mahogany, stainless steel; d: 0.55m

Best Intentions

2010; stainless steel; d: 0.80m

Rhymes with Orange

2010; brass, copper; d: 0.65m

Mobile Apparatus Designed to Generate, Embellish, and Nurture Ideas of Utopian Scope

2010; copper, concrete, lead, stainless steel; d: 0.80m; h: 1.25m

Future Tense

2011; stainless steel, lead, brass; d: 1.20m

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