Base and Balance , 2019
Across her body of sculptural work, rectilinear forms are often counterbalanced with rounded spheres, weighted by intense shades ofblack, grey, and white. Through emphasizing the weight and depth of each component, as well as their surface treatments and color applications, Kruse’s works achieve a sense of equilibrium. Although characterized by geometry and line, her sculptures inspire uncanny references to the human figure, inviting viewers to imagine and investigate beyond the formal limits of the sculptures that she presents. Presented in loose groupings, her sculptures recall the notion of a tableau vivant, reflecting her own interest in the artistic practices ofleading Bauhaus practitioners such as Oskar Schlemmer. These works are a new treatment of the human figure—a motif that figured prominently in the artist’s previous photographic collage works.
