
"SISYPHEAN CIRCLE LI (Jackie G)" 2011, slate/pigmented and sealed steel, 18 "h x27'w x7"d (46h x 58w x 18d cm)
private collection - New Jersey
 Sis·y·phus 
    
    Pronunciation: 'si-s&-f&s 
    Function: noun 
    Etymology: Latin, from Greek Sisyphos 
    :  a legendary king of Corinth condemned eternally to repeat 
    the cycle of rolling a heavy rock up a hill in Hades only to have it roll 
    down again as it nears the top 
more info
artist statement - Sisyphean Series
    
 
  
 
    
       
 
  
      
   
       
     
  
    


more info:
visit Van Alstine Sisyphean Circle - 2008 Beijing Olympic Commission web page