Ye 2
Made of cut steel, this sculpture consists of a chain of twelve ‘ye’ letters that are rotated and interwoven to form a dynamic structure that transcends its original phonetic role, transforming it into a purely visual and lyrical expression. The letters are positioned at various angles as they sit on the white concrete-like pedestal and cascade down its side.
As if pulled by gravity, the letters create a sense of cohesion while simultaneously appearing to tumble downward. The interplay of movement and structure highlights a tension between the script’s inherent lightness and elegance and the force of nature anchoring it with its weight and mass.
As if pulled by gravity, the letters create a sense of cohesion while simultaneously appearing to tumble downward. The interplay of movement and structure highlights a tension between the script’s inherent lightness and elegance and the force of nature anchoring it with its weight and mass.
Artwork Details
- Title: Ye 2
- Artist: Azita Panahpour (Iranian-American, born Tehran, 1965)
- Date: 2024
- Geography: Made in United States
- Medium: Steel and acrylic painted wood
- Dimensions: H. 24 in. (61 cm)
W. 14 in. (35.6 cm)
D. 9 in. (22.9 cm) - Classification: Sculpture
- Credit Line: Gift of Azita Panahpour, 2025
- Object Number: 2025.274a–c
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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