
"SISYPHEAN CIRCLE 10-16 (Sagitta)"2016, slate/galv. and powdercoated steel, 40 "h x46w x10"d (102 x 116x 25 cm)
private collection
 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