Arthur Carter’s mathematically inspired sculptures.
by Sharon King Hoge in Cottages & Gardens
“Mathematical Beauty” sculptures centered on fitness of proportion, purity of line, harmony of parts are on view at Hartford’s Wadsworth Atheneum. Inspired by the great medieval mathematician Fibonacci and the Golden Ratio, the works in the constructivist tradition, based on mathematical purity were created by local “Renaissance man” Arthur Carter, a pianist, Coast Guard veteran, businessman, publisher, philanthropist, university professor, and sculptor.
The indoor and outdoor works are shown along with pencil drawings and small maquettes which illustrate the evolution of their design. A newly commissioned video explores how the monumental welded sculptures are fabricated. The exhibit closes January 14.