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Claire Falkenstein
American(1908–1998)
Untitled
1970
Metal and glass
5 x 11 in. (12.7 x 27.94 cm)
Gift of Rachael Dunaven Yocom and Gertrude Shurr
1990.20
While living in Paris, Falkenstein was inspired by the abstract work of the post-war avant-garde artists and scientists. She was particularly influenced by the work of Einstein, and would use her sculptures as a way to explore his concept of infinite space. Due to financial constraints while living in Paris, Falkenstein began experimenting with nontraditional materials, primarily those found at a hardware store. This experimental nature would define Falkenstein’s work for the rest of her career. Upon her return to Los Angeles in 1963, Falkenstein began taking many high-profile commissions for public art sculptures, murals, and fountains.
Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Alternate Realities , 9/1/1999 - 1/15/2000
- Women, Surrealism, and Abstraction , 8/25/2020 - 7/9/2022
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