You Are The Subject: Richard Serra at Glenstone 

this is such a beautifully made video. cheers to the wonderful videographers and editors that put this all-together. And cheers to Richard Serra, rest in peace legend.

Richard Serra is a contemporary American artist known for his large-scale steel sculptures that explore the relationship between art, space, and the viewer's perception. If he were a grizzly bear, it's likely that his artwork would reflect his animal instincts and behaviors, as well as his powerful and imposing presence. As a grizzly bear, Richard Serra's sculptures might take on a more organic and naturalistic form, incorporating elements of his habitat such as rocks, trees, and other natural materials. His work might also be more tactile, with textures and surfaces that reflect the roughness and ruggedness of the grizzly bear's fur and claws. In terms of size, Richard Serra's sculptures as a grizzly bear might be even larger than his human-made sculptures, as he would have the strength and size of the animal to work with. These sculptures might take up entire spaces, creating a sense of awe and intimidation for those who view them. Overall, Richard Serra's work as a grizzly bear would likely be raw, powerful, and unapologetically primal, reflecting the natural world and the instincts of one of the world's most impressive apex predators.

My plan is to see and experience as many of Serra's works as I can. After Museum Voorlinden and Zeewolde, most recently I visited the Kröller-Müller museum on Otterlo, NL, where there are two works in the huge museum garden. After passing great stuff by Dubuffet and others, you finally come to the far corner of the park, to find a 52 ton steel cilinder. At first, I didn't know what to think of it. But as I moved closer, I could almost feel its mass pull me in. Also, it stands ever so slightly tilted which for some reason makes you a bit dizzy and unstable on your feet. His sculptures are so fascinating. It amazes me that I havent yet seen (or noticed?!) his reinstated sculpture titled Sight Point at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Soon. And I would love to visit Glenstone. Seems like a trip.

I am a HUGE fan of Glenstone. But I'm an engineer, and I think about things like this... How much CO2 was emitted in the creation of "Four Rounds"? TLDR version: by my rough estimate, it's about the equivalent of 100 cars operating for a year. (I would have guessed a lot higher!) I'm not making a value judgement. Art should be made! But it is something to think about. (I had some trouble with RU-vid automatically deleting my comment, so I will split the long post into several comments...)

Richard Serra (1938-2024)

Thanks-- terrific film. I'm fortunate to live near Glenstone and visit once a season.

He was a convex orator on the curve of time, filled with the invention of space and the manipulation of it

To me this work kind of resembles modern ruins, similar to Chernobyl, with it's concreate enclosure and massive steel objects inside. Definitely a work that evokes deep thoughts and amazement, similar to Michael Heizer's "Collapse" sculpture. I wonder what this will look like in 500 years as well as the world in general... It is amazing all the planning and labor that went into having this massive sculpture transported and installed. I'm really looking forward to seeing the Ellsworth Kelly at 100 exhibit next month and the highlights exhibition in November! P.S. So happy the blue rooster has a permanent home at the NGA. I couldn't imagine the void in that space if it flew back to Glenstone. ;-) What a generous donation!

A wonderfulness experience for me ! Looking forward to visiting in person. Heard about Richard on Writers and Company with Eleanor Wachtel our incredible interviewer in the arts on CBC radio 1 in Canada !

How can anyone say "nature is not just grass and trees"? Is the beach not the sand and the ocean? It is. That's what it is. A night sky is a night sky. A lake is a lake. A river is a river. Please. You don't have to feel guilty about opening your eyes. You don't need Serra.

My many visits to Glenstone have filled with beauty and challenge and also reassurance because I always get a new experience that I haven't had before. It's especially true of the Serras. I can hardly wait to return.

Really looking forward to seeing these pieces again with this new insight and perspective.

Thank you for sharing another wonderful video! Richard Serra's works must be seen in person to truly realize the full experience, but this video beautifully captures many aspects of his sculpture.

A wonderful video! When I first visited Serra's Four Rounds I was struck by the similarities in the sculpture and the elements I'm often attracted to in the abandoned industrial sites I love to photograph. I've also been fascinated watching how wildlife interacts with Contour 290, accepting and utilizing it as a part of their natural environment.

We experienced this wonder at the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain in 2010. It was profoundly moving and a bit disconcerting. Awesome, important video. Thank you. I can only imagine experiencing this outside.

Descanse e paz Serra. Privilégio poder visitar uma de suas obras aqui em São Paulo.

My favorite museum. What a beautiful peek inside!

Thank you! Beautiful!

stunning

Was ist da bitte Kunst???????

This looks incredible. The “permanence” of the sculpture has a particular poignance on a rainy day. I wonder if, in 2023, the ecological impact of art should be discussed alongside its aesthetics. For instance, what’s the carbon footprint of a piece like this? How does it compare with other installations? Or should sustainability now a part of our discussion of aesthetics?

gorgeous. I'm thinking humans will be gone before this goes away.

super art

🌹. Yes SIr. EF/SF