Triple Roll

A simple yet powerful form, Triple Roll presents three sheets of lead, each rolled tightly and placed side-by-side. The material itself, lead, is central to the experience of this sculpture. It’s heavy, industrial, and inherently malleable, qualities that Richard Serra explored extensively in his early work. Here, the lead has been manipulated through a direct action, a physical rolling, which transforms a flat sheet into a dense, cylindrical mass. This process emphasizes gravity and the inherent properties of the material, allowing the lead to dictate its own form to a significant degree. The sculpture invites viewers to consider the sheer weight and density of the metal, as well as the manual labor involved in its creation, challenging traditional notions of sculptural beauty and permanence.