Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

Theaster Gates' South Side Wall Sculpture, ceramic piece with textured surface and terracotta and gray tonal divisions, circa 2001.

Stoneware and Glaze - signed by the artist - year: ca 2001 // South Side Wall Sculpture by Theaster Gates is a ceramic work crafted from stoneware and glaze, estimated to be from around 2001. This piece exudes a raw, earthy texture that reflects Gates’ deep connection to materiality and the cultural history of urban landscapes. The sculpture's surface features rough, organic patterns and subtle tonal shifts, with a distinctive arc that divides areas of warm terracotta and muted gray. Gates, known for his work with salvaged and reclaimed materials, often explores themes of community, memory, and transformation. This piece, with its industrial yet intimate feel, embodies a dialogue between urban decay and resilience, making it a powerful symbol of renewal and preservation.

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Stoneware and Glaze - signed by the artist - year: ca 2001 // South Side Wall Sculpture by Theaster Gates is a ceramic work crafted from stoneware and glaze, estimated to be from around 2001. This piece exudes a raw, earthy texture that reflects Gates’ deep connection to materiality and the cultural history of urban landscapes. The sculpture's surface features rough, organic patterns and subtle tonal shifts, with a distinctive arc that divides areas of warm terracotta and muted gray. Gates, known for his work with salvaged and reclaimed materials, often explores themes of community, memory, and transformation. This piece, with its industrial yet intimate feel, embodies a dialogue between urban decay and resilience, making it a powerful symbol of renewal and preservation.

Artwork Copyright © Theaster Gates

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South Side Wall Sculpture

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