Items Similar to Surreal sculpture, suitcase & nest: 'Colony IV'
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 2
Robert LachSurreal sculpture, suitcase & nest: 'Colony IV'2013
2013
About the Item
Nesting is both a joyous time for birth, comfort, and rest, and a fight for survival from the elements of the natural world. Nature provides beauty and tranquility but also potential danger and destruction. It can be a nightmare.
I construct sculptures based on the architecture of bird, animal, and insect homes. Viscerally attracted by their nostalgia, ware, and uselessness, I mimic their design, form and structure patterns using locally gathered objects, trash, and recycled materials.
My aesthetics are based on the function and utility of the found objects. I repurpose their form. The suitcases represent the transitory nature of home by imitating the behavior of birds, and connecting this to my childhood domestic reality of living in many places and not feeling rooted. Growing up this way, I found solace in nature. Building nests is a ritual expression: an attempt at stability and shelter replacing the transience of my childhood home.
Art is informed by personal narratives. I create art as a mechanism to express or give voice to the human condition. I view art making as a holistic process and vehicle of healing.
- Creator:
- Creation Year:2013
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU422311876182
About the Seller
4.6
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
1stDibs seller since 2016
130 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
Associations
Association of Women Art Dealers
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: West Orange, NJ
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllSurreal sculpture, nest, suitcase: 'Colony III'
By Robert Lach
Located in New York, NY
Nesting is both a joyous time for birth, comfort, and rest, and a fight for survival from the elements of the natural world. Nature provides beauty and tranquility but also potential...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Surreal small sculpture: 'Colony XII'
By Robert Lach
Located in New York, NY
I construct sculptures based on the architecture of bird, animal, and insect homes. Viscerally attracted by their nostalgia, ware, and uselessness, I mimic their design, form and str...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Surreal sculpture: 'Spike'
By Robert Lach
Located in New York, NY
I construct sculptures based on the architecture of bird, animal, and insect homes. Viscerally attracted by their nostalgia, ware, and uselessness, I mimic their design, form and str...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Small Cement Totem: 'The Tribe #15'
By Ivy Naté
Located in New York, NY
‘The tribe serves as a sacred narrative of a time passed that I have chosen to birth anew. . Each one of my pieces carries the love of thousands, those who came before us and those who will come after.’ –Ivy Naté...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Cement Totem: 'The Tribe #22'
By Ivy Naté
Located in New York, NY
‘The tribe serves as a sacred narrative of a time passed that I have chosen to birth anew. . Each one of my pieces carries the love of thousands, those who came before us and those w...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Cement Totem: 'The Tribe #25'
By Ivy Naté
Located in New York, NY
‘The tribe serves as a sacred narrative of a time passed that I have chosen to birth anew. . Each one of my pieces carries the love of thousands, those who came before us and those who will come after.’ –Ivy Naté...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
You May Also Like
Too Many Teardrops Suncatcher
By Roxana Azar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Mixed Media piece titled "Too Many Teardrops Suncatcher" is an original artwork by Roxana Azar made of digital print on acrylic, plastic chain, metal, and glass. The piece measu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Linda Stein, Flirtation 1236 - Contemporary Fabric Leather Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Linda Stein started her Knights of Protection series in 2002 after being forced to evacuate her New York downtown studio for a year post-9/11. Stein's Knights are shield-like forms ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$15,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Three Bells 326 - Mixed Media Metal Wood Stone Contemporary Art Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Linda Stein, Three Bells 326 - Mixed Media Metal Wood Stone Contemporary Art Wall Sculpture
In the 1990s Linda Stein began to work on a series called Blades, sculptural works that i...
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Linda Stein, Impromptu 1237 - Contemporary Art Mixed Media Black Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Linda Stein started her Knights of Protection series in 2002 after being forced to evacuate her New York downtown studio for a year post-9/11. Stein's Knights are shield-like forms ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
$18,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Linda Stein, Knight of the Lock 554 - Contemporary Mixed Media Metal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Knight of the Lock 554 from Linda Stein’s Knights of Protection series functions both as a defender in battle and a symbol of pacifism. This sculpture is made of wood, metal, stone ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Keyboard 281 - Mixed Media Metal Wood Stone Contemporary Art Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Linda Stein, Keyboard 281 - Mixed Media Metal Wood Stone Contemporary Art Wall Sculpture
In the 1990s Linda Stein began to work on a series called Blades, sculptural works that inco...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off