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Hans Steinbrenner’s sculpture shows the transition in his work from biomorphic (based on the forces of nature) to more cubist and geometric imagery. The five-meter high figure is carved out of blackened oak. It’s reminiscent of an archaic pillar or an unusual stone formation, despite being made up entirely of abstract elements, such as rectangles and cones. These are arranged side-by-side and on top of each other in a well-balanced composition, creating the impression of a tall, narrow figure with a head, torso, and foot; however, an abstract reading remains equally as possible.