GIRL GROUP

Arlene Shechet: Girl Group brings together the artist’s recent work in wood, steel, ceramic, paper, and bronze with six new monumental sculptures created for Storm King Art Center. Through her signature emphasis on process and improvisation, Shechet harnesses the expressive power of geometry, line, color, and form in works displayed across Storm King’s hills, fields, and galleries. The artist maintains a spirit of constant discovery as she mines the possibilities of multiple sculptural materials, experimenting with their capacity to hold color and light while creating form and volume.  

Large abstract outdoor sculpture of the Google logo with six women interacting around it.

Bea Blue, 2024
Aluminum, paint
13 ft 9 in x 14 ft x 9 ft 9 in
(398.8 x426.7 x297.2 cm)
Acquired by Storm King Art Center

Close-up of a modern, abstract metallic sculpture with a sleek, curved design, set outdoors against a blue sky with clouds and trees in the background.
Abstract silver sculpture in a park surrounded by green trees and grass with a blue sky.
A group of people in a park at sunset surrounding a modern sculpture of a grand piano. One person is walking toward the sculpture with a long skirt, while others are engaged in playful activities. Trees and a hilly landscape are visible in the background.
Abstract outdoor sculpture composed of pastel pink, gray, and white shapes on a concrete circular base, situated in a park with trees and grass.
A modern building made of dark stone with large black window panels and a steep gray slate roof. In front of the building, there is an abstract sculpture with pastel pink, purple, and white elements on a gray base, set on a grassy lawn.
Abstract modern sculpture made of colorful curved metal panels in shades of pink, purple, and gray.

Dawn, 2024
Aluminum, Paint
11ft x 8 ft x 6 ft.
(335.3 x 244.9 x 183.6 cm)

Indoor art gallery with two abstract sculptures on pedestals, next to a large window showing an outdoor landscape with trees and hills.
Yellow sculptural installation in a gallery room with wood flooring, white walls, and large windows.
An art installation of a yellow and tan abstract sculpture in a dimly lit room with dark wood paneling and a window in the background.
Abstract outdoor sculpture made of brightly colored geometric shapes, set against a grassy field and green trees with a cloudy sky.

Midnight, 2024
Aluminum, paint
13 ft x 25 ft x 14ft
(396.5 x 763.5 x426.7 cm)

Colorful abstract metal sculpture with pink, gray, yellow, and white shapes on a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.
Contemporary outdoor sculpture with multiple people around it in a park setting. One person lying on the ground with arms outstretched, another leaning on the sculpture, and three others walking or standing nearby, surrounded by trees and grass.

Maiden May, 2023
Aluminum, stainless steel, paint
12 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft in
(365.8 x184.9 x 184.7 cm) 
On display at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Outdoor sculpture made of abstract, curving metal shapes in shades of turquoise and black, mounted on a concrete platform in a park with green trees and grass.
Four women practicing dance or yoga outdoors near a large, abstract yellow sculpture during sunset.
Colorful abstract sculpture with yellow and white metal panels and curved metal rods, set against a bright blue sky with clouds and green trees.

As April, 2024
Aluminum, stainless steel, paint
20 ft x 11ft x 9 ft
(609.6 x 336.8 x 275.3 cm)
Acquired by St. Bride’s Farm

Yellow abstract sculpture situated outdoors on grass with trees and blue sky in the background.
Close-up of a modern outdoor sculpture with blue, white, and dark gray curved metal panels and wires, set against a background of green trees and blue sky.
Three women are standing inside a large outdoor blue sculpture that is shaped like a question mark, with one woman reaching upwards. They are in a grassy field with trees and hills in the background.
Close-up view of a modern abstract sculpture painted in blue and black, with flowing curved shapes and electrical wires, set outdoors with sky and green trees in the background.
People gathered outdoors around a large abstract blue sculpture during sunset, with trees and hills in the background.

Rapunzel, 2024
Aluminum, stainless steel, paint
20 ft x 11 ft 5/8 in x 8 ft 13/16in
(609.6 x 336.8 x 245.9 cm)
Acquired by Claremont McKenna College

Large blue abstract outdoor sculpture with swirling and curved metal shapes, set on a grassy area with trees and a hilly background.