George Rickey (1907-2002) Two Lines Leaning XI, 1980 Stainless steel 22-1/2 x 3 inches (57.1 x 7.6 cm) Ed. 2/3 Signed and dated to the base: Rickey 1980 Titled on the interior of each arm: 2 Lines Leaning PROVENANCE: Private collection, Dallas, Texas. EXHIBITED: Fairweather Hardin Gallery, Chicago, "George Rickey," December 1981. NOTE: We thank Maria C. Lizzi of the George Rickey Foundation for providing cataloguing assistance. George Rickey’s Two Lines Leaning (1980) is a captivating example of kinetic sculpture that merges precision engineering with poetic movement. Made from stainless steel, the sculpture consists of two long, slender elements delicately balanced to move with the wind, creating a constantly shifting visual experience. Rather than imposing itself on the space, the sculpture responds to its environment, emphasizing natural forces like gravity and air currents. Rickey’s work challenges traditional notions of sculpture as static and immobile, instead introducing motion as a vital component of form and meaning. Two Lines Leaning reflects the artist’s deep interest in mathematics, physics, and balance, and stands as a testament to his ability to transform simple geometric forms into elegant, ever-changing compositions. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice