Construction in Space with Crystalline Centre 1940

This sculpture is by Naum Gabo, who was born at the end of the 19th century. It is made from transparent material and it is an exploration into the relationships between form and space. Looking at the planes and lines that define the sculpture’s interior, I think how this crystal-like structure seems to both contain and liberate space. I can imagine Gabo carefully joining each piece, considering how they could define the intangible, the air itself, and capture the essence of transparency and light. The interplay of geometric shapes and flowing lines is interesting to me. I see how the crystalline center disrupts the sculpture's smooth exterior, creating a sense of tension and movement. I wonder if Gabo was thinking about the early twentieth century’s fascination with technology and industrial materials, and how this could transform our understanding of space and form. It makes me consider how, as artists, we constantly seek to redefine the boundaries of perception and expression.