"SISYPHEAN CIRCLE 2013" 2013, 

slate/powdercoated steel, 54"h x"h x56"w x12"d (137h x142w x30d 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