Carel Visser
Gevouwen toren
1972
sheet steel
75 x 100 x 100 cm
When observing Carel Visser's sculptures, you can often experience how his sculptures are constructed. A closer look reveals how you can become part of the folding of plates to then stack them. The four folded plates each have their own character and dimension derived from their place, size and weight in relation to each other. The elements have a great cohesion within a surprisingly clear composition. In this sculpture you can recognize Visser's fascination with the Mexican pyramids.
My sculpture consists of five massive blocks stacked along two sides. The stacking of the blocks stands in a dangerous balance. A sixth block would collapse the stack. Defying gravity is an important motif for me when creating my sculptures.
For the development of my work, Carel Visser's oeuvre has proven to be very inspiring.
Niko de Wit, 2024
Niko de Wit (NL)
