Large Interior Form, Bronze sculpture in North Stanley McCormick Memorial Court, Chicago, US
Large Interior Form is a bronze sculpture standing sixteen feet tall with distinctive openings and smooth curves throughout its abstract composition. The work combines solid surfaces with hollow spaces that guide the viewer's eye through multiple perspectives.
The sculpture originated between 1953 and 1954 as part of a broader artistic exploration. It was not cast in bronze as an independent piece until 1981, decades after its initial conception.
The work explores the relationship between interior voids and exterior surfaces, a theme that shaped modern sculpture in the 20th century. Visitors walking around it notice how light passes through the openings, changing the experience at different angles.
The sculpture sits in the north garden of the Art Institute and is viewable from outside without entering the building. You can walk around it freely to examine all sides and appreciate how the light interacts with the openings.
This bronze casting is one of only six editions ever produced, making each version relatively rare. The editions are housed in different museums across North America and Europe, which adds to the significance of seeing this particular example.
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