Ugo Rondinone blue pink green yellow mountain, 2019
Painted stone, stainless steel
207 x 47 x 60 cm (sculpture)
13 x 47 x 47 cm (pedestal)
220 x 47 x 60 cm (overall)
Combining the appearance of geological formations and abstract compositions, Ugo Rondinone's Mountain sculptures consist of rocks stacked vertically in groups ranging between two and six (four in the present example). Inspired by naturally-occurring Hoodoos (spires or pyramids of rock) and balancing rock formations, the stacks also evoke the art of meditative rock balancing. Each stone is painted a different Day-Glo color.