Robert Strini in ‘So I traveled a great deal…’ at Matthew Marks Gallery

Though abstract, Robert Strini’s wooden sculptures resemble aliens or instruments or perhaps an instrument for an otherworldly creature. From the mid 70s, they mark a particularly fruitful chapter in Strini’s career after his move away from ceramics and before he expanded into bronze and multi-media works. (In Chelsea at Matthew Marks Gallery through August 18th).

Robert Strini, foreground: Sheridan Piece, wood, 42 ¾ x 94 x 59 inches, 1974 and rear: Goolagong, laminated wood, 58 x 98 x 133 inches, 1975.

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