Construction in Sheet Metal 1950

Editor: Here we have Hannes Beckmann's "Construction in Sheet Metal," a small, intriguing sculpture. I am immediately struck by the sense of dynamic balance, like poised origami. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's like a frozen explosion, isn't it? The triangles seem to be bursting forth from that central nexus. I find myself thinking about how such simple shapes can create such a feeling of movement and tension. Does it remind you of anything? Editor: Perhaps a stylized propeller or an abstract butterfly? It's amazing how much energy comes from something so static. Curator: Exactly! And that tension between stillness and motion is, I think, where the magic of this piece resides. It's a reminder that even in simplicity, there's always a hidden dance.