Mixed-Media Assemblage Box Sculpture

This vertical, multi-tiered assemblage sculpture is constructed from a variety of found objects and wooden components, exhibiting a monochromatic blue-grey and lavender-toned finish. The structure features a prominent, tapered pylon-like form on the left side, which ascends to a narrow peak with protruding metallic elements. Adjoined to the right is a stacked columnar section containing several distinct compartments. A middle tier houses a shadowy rectangular cavity and wood-turned spindle, suggesting industrial or architectural remnants. The base of the sculpture contains a recessed, shadow-box-style chamber illuminated with a cooler blue light, revealing an intricate arrangement of mechanical gears, dials, and electronic components, including a visible coiled wire and various cylindrical shapes. The entire piece is painted in a matte, distressed finish that hides the original local colors of the materials, creating a unified, architectural aesthetic. The craftsmanship suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century influence, potentially Neodada or Surrealist in style, reminiscent of the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell or the Louise Nevelson wall sculptures. Condition appears stable, though there is visible surface texture, minor chipping on the edges of the wooden frame, and a deliberate aged patina consistent with found-object art. No discernable maker's mark or signature is visible on the primary surfaces.

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