Christopher Kurtz
Meridian Spiral, 2026
Graphite-burnished linden wood, stainless steel and monofilament
91.4 H x 91.4 W x 91.4 D cm
36 H x 36 W x 36 D in
36 H x 36 W x 36 D in
Description
Meridian Spiral unfolds through a repeating chevron shape that spirals downward in a widening sequence of turns. The form suggests a flock banking through air, a spiral staircase, or a current tracing itself through space. The series takes its name from meridian lines: pathways of orientation that traverse landscapes, bodies, and celestial systems alike. The works are guided by a spatial principle shared with ballet. In classical training, dancers are taught to "pull up"—to lengthen upward through the spine while pressing downward through the supporting leg. Extension is created by working in two directions at once. Gravity provides the resistance that makes length possible, while countless imperceptible adjustments sustain the body's alignment. In ballet, a line is understood to continue beyond the body itself. Energy is projected through the fingertips, toes, and crown of the head, allowing the viewer's eye to complete the movement into the surrounding space. Dancers are taught not simply to move through space, but to dance the space itself.Join our mailing list
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