Patinated steel and fused bronze

From James Bearden’s Pod series, the spherical form is elevated on a slender stem support and composed of densely clustered organic elements radiating outward in all directions. The surface displays areas of deep green patination and muted gilding, recalling botanical and mineral forms.

The hinged pod opens to reveal an interior storage compartment and may also be removed from the stand and displayed independently. As with much of Bearden’s work, industrial materials and fabrication techniques are combined with heavily worked surfaces and organic forms.

James Bearden (American, b. 1964) is an abstract sculptor whose work explores the intersection of sculpture, architecture, and functional design. Working primarily in metal, Bearden has produced a number of ongoing series, including Cathedral, Assemblage, Voids, and Lunar Blooms. His work is held in corporate, municipal, and prominent private collections.