Welded, blackened, and textured steel

From James Bearden’s Cathedral series, the work is composed of stacked and suspended architectural forms arranged within a vertical framework. Open cubic elements and projecting linear forms create shifting negative spaces throughout, while the textured blackened steel surface contributes significantly to its character.

Industrial materials and fabrication techniques are combined with architectural forms and heavily worked surfaces, a recurring theme throughout Bearden’s work.

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.