Two Lines Oblique, Atlanta
George Rickey
American, 1907–2002
Details
Title
Two Lines Oblique, Atlanta
Artist/Maker
George Rickey (American, 1907–2002)
Date
1969
Medium
Stainless steel
Dimensions
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Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simon S. Selig, Jr. in memory of Benjamin J. Massell with generous cooperation of the artist and Staempfli Gallery, New York, 1969
Accession #
69.2
On View
Currently not on view
Together with Alexander Calder, George Rickey helped pioneer kinetic sculpture in American art. Unlike the lighthearted spirit of Calder’s work, however, Rickey’s geometric-heavy sculptures possess a more severe, mechanic feel. This was likely the result of his work with engineers to improve aircraft weaponry during World War II. Inspired by his early involvement with science and technology, Rickey sought to set geometric forms in motion. Two Lines Oblique, Atlanta comprises several elegantly and perfectly balanced arms that twist and spin effortlessly in the wind.
Image Copyright
© Estate of George Rickey/VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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