Axial Stones

George Quashas extraordinary sculptures unite natural stones in a state of breathtakingly improbable balance. The stones are not altered physically or bonded in any way; rather, Quasha discovers an unknown axis that brings them into radical alignment. The stones "learn" this state of levity in contrast to their ordinary state of gravity, resulting in a new art form that feels alive with its own individual energy and personality. Here, 37 axial stones are displayed in dazzling full-page color photos. The accompanying text explains not only how the stones were found and eventually came together, but explores the aesthetic, philosophical, spiritual, and practical implications of an art of danger and impermanence. "Action pages" document the processthe repeated setting up, balancing, losing balance, and fallinguntil the full axial stone is born: a whole being greater and more real than the sum of its parts.

"Improbably balanced stone sculptures, strangely beautiful, often large, natural rocks, seemingly on the verge of falling, which, together with interwoven stories and discussions, create an experience of the "bodily sublime" -- the exhilarating but sometimes hair-raising state of nature (and art) pushed to a limit"--Provided by publisher.

General

ISBN		9781556435751
Fiction/Non-Fiction		Non-Fiction
Publisher		North Atlantic Books
Pages		160
List Price		$30.00
Author		Quasha, George
Publication Date		06/09/2006
Release Status		In Print
Format		Paperback
Language		English
Measurements		Height: 9.5 Inches (US) Width: 10 Inches (US) Thickness: 0.5 Inches (US) Unit Weight: 1.6 Pounds (US)
Foreword		Ratcliff, Carter