by Kelsey Zalimeni
Carole Feuerman's striking "Infinity" swimmers are suspended from the ceiling, floating weightless within a silver ring. The title suggests both the timeless quality of the piece and the literal symbol of the circle, an infinite shape. Grace and poise emanate from the sculpture despite the difficult pose of the model. Humans may not live forever, but these hyperreal castings create a surrogate through which immortality is achieved.
"Infinity", 2012
Oil on Resin with Polished Stainless Steel, 37 x 37 x 21 inches, Collection of the artist
The decadent Swarovski cap lends a lavish element to the luxurious swimmer, hinting at ideals of success and leisure. Her posture within the ring is acrobatic yet effortless, a combination that most can only aspire to.
"Infinity", 2014
Oil on Resin with Polished Stainless Steel, 37 x 37 x 21 inches, courtesy of Jim Kempner Fine Art
What a feat, to defy time and gravity... to sit quietly in stasis without fear of aging or falling. The "Infinity" swimmer accomplishes this, leaving us to wonder if we, too can reach such a state.