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The title for this “super ellipsoid” shape, carved in Utah Calcite, is in reference to the “sphere” that is described by its interior edges; sort of like the stiches on a baseball without the “ball”. An ellipsoid is a quadric surface that is defined as the zero set of a polynomial of degree in two in three variables. A superellipse, also known as a Lamé curve, after Gabriel Lamé, is a closed curve resembling the ellipse, retaining the geometric features of semi-major axis and semi-minor axis, and symmetry about them, but a different overall shape for this sculpture.
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SHAIRA - 'Ancient Greek for Sphere' Sculpture

T Barny

United States

Sculpture, Stone on Stone

Size: 16 W x 25 H x 16 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

The title for this “super ellipsoid” shape, carved in Utah Calcite, is in reference to the “sphere” that is described by its interior edges; sort of like the stiches on a baseball without the “ball”. An ellipsoid is a quadric surface that is defined as the zero set of a polynomial of degree in two in three variables. A superellipse, also known as a Lamé curve, after Gabriel Lamé, is a closed curve resembling the ellipse, retaining the geometric features of semi-major axis and semi-minor axis, and symmetry about them, but a different overall shape for this sculpture.

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Sculpture:

Stone on Stone

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One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

16 W x 25 H x 16 D in

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T Barny

T Barny

United States

A native Californian, T Barny has spent his life in a love affair with stone. He studied art, sculpture, and design at Choate, Denison, and Brown. He received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. T Barny has carved 205 individual types of stone, personally sourced from 43 countries spanning all continents except Antarctica. Abstraction is his fascination and power tools are his forte. T Barny is known for his stone mobius "Celtic Knots" and curvilinear shapes, and also works in wood, bronze, steel, water, and ice. His exhibitions and awards span decades, and his pieces hold prestigious placement in collections internationally.

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