Untitled 1967

This untitled artwork by Gyula Kosice features a semi-spherical form made out of riveted metal, with a transparent form suspended inside it. It’s kind of like looking at a futuristic kitchen appliance, or maybe a prop from a sci-fi movie. I imagine Kosice, with his welding mask on, carefully joining the pieces of metal together. The rivets make this feel handcrafted, a little bit imperfect in a charming way. The artist is playing with contrasts here: the cold, hard metal versus the smooth, clear acrylic inside. I love the way the light filters through the transparent form, creating subtle shadows and reflections that change depending on where you stand. Kosice was interested in utopian ideas, and this reminds me of Brancusi.