Ursula von Rydingsvard: The Contour of Feeling

^{Ursula von Rydingsvard, For Natasha, 2015; Cedar and graphite, 9 ft. 1 in. x 6 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 6 in.}

Monumental wood sculptures by Ursula von Rydingsvard (b. 1942, Deensen, Germany) bear evidence of the artist’s meticulous process of cutting, shaping and assembling her works from thousands of cedar blocks while simultaneously evoking the grandeur and power of nature. The Contour of Feeling focuses on von Rydingsvard’s work since 2000 and her continued commitment to experimentation. The presentation includes many sculptures not previously exhibited in the United States. Made from wood or other organic materials including leather, silk and hair, these works present a window into the distinctive synthesis of emotional fragility and imposing scale that defines von Rydingsvard’s art. The exhibition is organized by the Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia.

_{(Image © Ursula von Rydingsvard, Courtesy of Galerie Lelong & Co.; Photo by Michael Bodycomb.)}