David McCracken
Machines of loving grace, 2026
corten steel
1800mm diameter
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In this new 2026 work, the weathering corten steel surface has a rich, earthen patina. Corten is heavy and incredibly durable, with a patina meant to age naturally along with...
In this new 2026 work, the weathering corten steel surface has a rich, earthen patina. Corten is heavy and incredibly durable, with a patina meant to age naturally along with time and the elements. Though formally minimal, the circular form carries perceptual complexity. It operates as both object and aperture: a boundary that defines space and an opening that frames it. Light traces its circumference across the day, activating subtle shifts in tone and shadow. Monumental yet restrained, the work reflects McCracken’s enduring interest in balance, repetition, and the tension between solidity and illusion.