In the center of the room, a massive sculpture stands proud and still. It towers over the visitors, a looming presence of dark iron and rusted metal. Twisted spires and jagged edges protrude from its form, each angle a sharp contrast to the smooth curves of the surrounding walls. At the base, thin tendrils of thin wire coil and twist around each other like a writhing snake. The surface is pockmarked with rust and age, as if it’s been forged from the wreckage of some long-forgotten battlefield. The sculpture exudes a sense of danger, a looming threat that demands respect and caution. Its name is “Thorned Titan.”
“Thorned Titan” is an homage to a contemporary artwork called “Rust Angel” by Sarah Smith. Frank Bueltge, a contemporary artist, has taken inspiration from Smith’s sculpture but has added his own flair and detail. This new sculpture captures the essence of Smith’s original work while adding a new sense of foreboding and menace. The wire tendrils have been crafted to be more pronounced and artistic, their coils adding to the overall aesthetic of the piece. “Thorned Titan” was released today in the popular art gallery of Los Angeles, where it will be exhibited alongside Smith’s “Rust Angel”. Check it out here.
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