The Love of My Life

2023
Steel and Stainless Steel
10 ft x 3 ft x 2 ft

The Love of My Life is a towering abstract sculpture that pays homage to the artist’s partner through form, texture, and gesture. The rusted steel column that forms the body is both grounded and monumental, evoking a sense of quiet strength and enduring presence. At its peak rests a polished stainless steel sphere, radiant and reflective, symbolizing clarity, wisdom, and the light she brings into the artist’s life. Balanced atop the sphere, the rusted steel arc suggests a sweep of hair; an expressive, humanizing gesture that adds warmth and grace to the composition. Together, these elements create a figure that feels at once timeless and deeply personal.

This work is a deeply personal tribute to the artist’s partner, whose love, care, and capacity to nurture are described as larger than life. The juxtaposition of weathered and pristine surfaces symbolizes the complexity and beauty of long-term connection; resilient, evolving, and radiant. Though abstract in form, the sculpture radiates intimacy and reverence, inviting viewers to reflect on the profound influence of love and partnership in shaping one’s identity and journey. The Love of My Life stands not only as a testament to a singular relationship but also as a universal symbol of enduring devotion.