Ursula von Rydingsvard at Galerie Lelong

Sculptor Ursula von Rydingsvard describes this wall mounted cedar relief sculpture as beginning ‘gently then growing belligerent’ as its rows of cavities expand and lose their form closer to the floor.  On the flip side of aggressive, the carved wood forms are characterized by a softness that suggests disintegration.  Rising, falling and sliding along the wall, this sculpture’s shapes appear to be in constant motion.  (On view at Galerie Lelong in Chelsea through June 23rd).

Ursula von Rydingsvard, Oziksien, cedar, 145 x 123 x 30 inches, 2016.

Ursula von Rydingsvard at Galerie Lelong

The title of this towering sculpture in graphite-rubbed cedar by Ursula von Rydingsvard – ‘Dumna’ – implies dignified pride. Ending with –a indicates the feminine form of the word. Solid as a geological formation yet seeming to sway in graceful contrapposto, the title seems appropriate. (At Galerie Lelong through Dec 13th).

Ursula von Rydingsvard, Dumna, cedar, graphite, 130 x 97 x 64.5 inches, 2014.