The Composer I
Heinz Aeschlimann
2003
MATERIAL: metal: steel, stainless
DIMENSIONS: overall: 120 in x 171 in x 84 in
CREDIT: Collection of the Artist
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Elegant yet playful, 'The Composer I' by Swiss sculptor Heinz Aeschlimann is comprised of three similar but separate stainless steel elements that combine to form a strong and harmonious single unit. This visual unity is furthered as one views the sculpture in the round and discovers that the elements work together to suggest a sense of movement and growth. Aeschlimann coordinates this harmony between the elements by first working with small scale models – the slight differences in the positioning of each element influences the composition of the whole work. Aeschlimann describes the complex symbiotic relationship between the three steel elements:
"I closely communicate with the environment, observing the perpetual confrontation and tension between resistance and harmony, nature, technology and humanity. …The sculpture Composer I represents a team of three. The Composer, standing vertically represents the basic element, directing the two secondary elements to coexist in harmony. The concave and convex shapes present a playful but coordinated elegance. These partially overlapping surfaces, constructed in various layers appear to be living organisms in various states of growth or decay, [and show the] interplay of light, color and shadow." (www.pierwalk.org/gallery.php?Year=2003&ID=18 (16 Aug. 2006)., n.d.)
