06/17/2026
Ursula von Rydingsvard’s Elegantka is a cast resin version of a 2008 sculpture originally made from stacked red cedar beams. The sculpture forms a column that gradually spirals upward, widening from a narrow base to a broad top. Von Rydingsvard’s practice often combines carving and building, creating forms that are both constructed and shaped through removal. This process has defined her large-scale sculptural work for more than three decades.
Her sculptures often reference domestic objects, the human body, or natural patterns of growth. While von Rydingsvard typically works with cedar and graphite, this resin cast preserves the carved textures of the original wood sculpture while creating a unified and durable form.
Image: Ursula von Rydingsvard, "Elegantka", 2010, cast resin, 98 x 37 x 36 inches. Museum Purchase with funds provided by an anonymous donor to the Hamilton R. James Sculpture Park Acquisition Fund 2010.16, Photo by Alex Yudzon.
