Norma Jean Rising by John Chamberlain

~ JezzieG
Norma Jean Rising by John Chamberlain

Norma Jean Rising
1967
Sculpture
Painted galvanized steel
Dia Art Foundation, New York, USA

For ‘Norma Jean Rising,’ Chamberlain abandoned the colourful painted crumple steel to investigate the prosaic surfaces of galvanized steel. Chamberlain ordered prefabricated galvanized steel, normally used for ductwork and its standard 42x28x18 inch dimensions. He had the pieces crushed and contorted into objects that resembled his car parts sculptures and then back to his studio for refinement. ‘Norma Jean Rising’ was shown at the Sidney Janis Gallery in an exhibition called Homage to Marilyn Monroe in 1967

John Chamberlain 1927-2011

John Chamberlain
Abstract Expressionism, Modern Sculptures, Assemblage
Born: 16 April 1927, Indiana, USA
Nationality: American
Died: 21 December 2011, New York, USA

Chamberlain was a sculptor and filmmaker. At the time of his death, he worked and lived on Shelter Island, New York

Published by JezzieG

I am a freelance writer and poet and started writing after raising my two boys as a way of discovering just who Jez is. That is still very much an ongoing project but the journey so far has introduced me to many wonderful friends and fellow writers through an ever-growing love of poetry.