measurement visualized in metal and cement by fabrice le nezet

’35 degrees’ by fabrice le nezet, 2012 all images © fabrice le nezet

fabrice le nezet has developed a series of cement and metal sculptures in which each work is representative of the feeling of measurement. the support system artworks by the london-based artist are manifestations of distance, weight, and angle as told through heavy industrial materials. each of the three pieces express an almost tangible tension as massive cement blocks are secured in a orientations only made possible by bright metal tubing, it’s color and net-like form standing in contrast to the the gray and solid quality of the heavy shape.

‘I worked here on a physical representation of the idea of measure. the objective was to ‘materialize’ tension in a sense, to make the notions of weight, distance and angle palpable…this work lies in the context of my search for purification around raw materials such as concrete and metal. this is why I played with simple shapes which catch light and transcend the volume structure.’ -fabrice le nezet

the elongated cement brick is held in place with a strong metal support system 

detailed perspective of the joints belonging to the sculpture’s blue tubing

‘4,48 meters’

the two squares are connected by a vibrant green and metallic branch extending between the two openings of the components

additional perspective of the pieces

‘754 kilograms’

the cement cube is kept in place by the bright red metalwork, seeming to grab the block from the chance of freefalling

bright metal tubes and flattened components are joined to the suspended brick by massive screws

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