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A striking cast aluminum ant colony sculpture, capturing the intricate subterranean architecture of tunnels and chambers in a dramatic, sculptural …
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A striking cast aluminum ant colony sculpture, capturing the intricate subterranean architecture of tunnels and chambers in a dramatic, sculptural form. Formed as molten aluminum fills the existing colony, the tunnels themselves become a natural mold—revealing a hidden world otherwise never seen.
This example is particularly noteworthy for its strong verticality and open, branching structure—rising in a coral-like formation with exceptional negative space throughout. Unlike the more commonly encountered compact or mound-like casts, this piece presents with a distinctly architectural presence, reading as organic sculpture rather than specimen.
The surface has been cleaned to a bright aluminum finish, highlighting the complex network of passageways formed naturally by the colony. Mounted on a black metal display stand, the piece is immediately presentation-ready and well-suited for modern, Brutalist, or organic interiors.
Each ant colony cast is inherently one-of-a-kind; no two can ever be replicated.
A compelling object where natural engineering and sculptural form converge.
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- Dimensions
- 8.5ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 17ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Other
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Aluminum
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Very good — clean and display-ready; natural surface variations consistent with the casting process and original natural formation. Very good — clean and display-ready; natural surface variations consistent with the casting process and original natural formation. less
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