: 274 Amyzip serves as a bridge between two-dimensional planning and three-dimensional reality, illustrating Ferrara’s meticulous approach to architectural sculpture. II. Materiality and Technique
: Jackie Ferrara’s 274 Amyzip remains a quintessential example of her ability to transform rigid mathematical data into evocative, architectural forms.
This paper examines 274 Amyzip (1984), a seminal work by American sculptor Jackie Ferrara that includes both a wood sculpture and an accompanying drawing. By analyzing its materials—stained poplar and colored pencil on graph paper—this study explores how Ferrara bridges the gap between sculptural form and architectural narrative. The paper argues that Ferrara’s "Amyzip" represents her signature "stepped" aesthetic, influenced by Mesoamerican architecture and mathematical systems, to redefine the viewer's experience of space.
: Ferrara is known for her monumental works that blend architecture and geometry. Born in 1929, her practice moved from post-minimalism to a distinct visual language featuring stacked pyramids and open courtyards.
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: Analyze the "drawing (sight)" component—colored pencil and ink on graph paper. In Ferrara's work, the drawing is not just a sketch but a complex, coded plan that dictates the precise placement of every wooden layer. III. Formal Influences: From Mesoamerica to Minimalism
: Note that 274 Amyzip has been featured in notable collections (e.g., the Genovese Gallery in Boston) and modern auctions, reflecting its lasting value in the canon of American sculpture. V. Conclusion