Sky Cathedral, 1958
Louise Nevelson (1899-1988) was an American artist known for her large-scale sculptures and installations made from found objects, especially wood. Nevelson was born in Kiev, Ukraine and immigrated to the United States with her family as a child.
Nevelson's artistic career spanned over five decades, during which she created sculptures, paintings, prints, and collages. Her works often featured abstract, monochromatic compositions made from assembled found objects such as discarded furniture, crates, and architectural details.
Nevelson's signature style involved arranging these found objects into box-like structures and then painting them in monochromatic black, white, or gold. Her work emphasized the power of transformation and the creation of new meanings from old objects.
Some of her most famous works include "Sky Cathedral" (1958-59), "Dawn's Presence" (1972-76), and "Mirror Image" (1977). Nevelson was highly regarded for her innovative use of found materials and her contributions to the development of abstract expressionism. She was the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout her career, and her work can be found in major museums around the world.