A cross section of a tree turns into a bosom in Kiki Smith’s bronze sculpture, ‘Sun,’ a highlight of new work at Pace Gallery that pulls human bodies into close contact with nature.  This sculpture’s golden patina recalls gilded, divine bodies while revealing its origins in a majestically-sized tree that nurtures.  (On view on 24th Street in Chelsea through March 30th).

Kiki Smith, Sun, bronze, 32 x 48 x 24 inches, 2018.