Kevin Francis Gray at Pace Gallery

Marble moves in surprising directions in UK artist Kevin Francis Gray’s new sculpture, first executed in clay in London and then hand-carved with a team of master sculptors in Italy. Now at Pace Gallery in Chelsea, Gray’s seated nude bears abundant evidence of the artist’s hand and his desire to arrest a state of unfinish, perhaps destruction. (On view at Pace Gallery’s 24th Street address through April 22nd).

Kevin Francis Gray, Seated Nude, Carrara marble, 43 5/16 x 48 1/16 x 59 7/16 inches, 2017.