Ruby Sky Stiler at Nichelle Beauchene Gallery

Brooklyn-based artist Ruby Sky Stiler takes the seated nude to a new level with her ten-foot tall female figure.  Carved from foam, its stepped form nevertheless suggests weighty ancient architecture embellished with images of power-wielding women. (At Nichelle Beauchene on the Lower East Side through Oct 6th)  

Ruby Sky Stiler, Seated Woman, foam, acrylic resin, thermal adhesive, 2013.

Mark di Suvero at Paula Cooper Gallery

Mark di Suvero’s huge new steel sculpture ‘Little Dancer’ at Chelsea’s Paula Cooper Gallery belies its title at 19 x 36 x 15 feet.  Still, in comparison to the larger structure, spiraling forms hanging from the larger, angular structure are as graceful as tons of steel can get.   (Through June 29th).

Mark di Suvero, Little Dancer, steel, 2010-12.