Joel Shapiro
Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 2000
Joel Shapiro is known for creating abstract, geometric sculptures composed of simple rectangular shapes. In Untitled, Shapiro encourages viewers to imagine a figure walking down an exterior wall in the sculpture garden. The sculpture casts a dramatic shadow onto the building. Shapiro’s artwork often challenges viewers to investigate the distinctions between physical and psychological space.
MEET THE ARTIST
Artist: Joel Shapiro, American, (b. 1941)Year: 2000
Music: Peter und Paul reisen ins Schlaraffenland: VIII. Hahnen. Rennencomposed by Franz Lehárperformed by Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin & Michail Jurowsk
Produced by: Alamo City Arts
Choreography: Susan Trevino
Dancers: George Chini, Stephanie Garza, Theone Glosser, Phoebe Hood, Hannah Horvath
Costuming: Susan Trevino
Videography: Matthew Ferguson and Cory McRae
Video Editing: Michael Landez
