Louise Nevelson (9/6/11)

The following is a Louise Nevelson sculpture that was created in 1964 and titled "Cascade". Even through the obvious sense of unity throughout the sculpture, the different components of the artwork carry an essence of uniqueness. A sense of uniformity is conveyed through the overall use of the typical rectangle or square that is repeated throughout the piece. Yet, the waves and other shapes within the individual boxes within the piece provide an individuality to each component. Also, there is an aspect of unity that is created through the black color of the entire work. On the other hand, the relative positioning of individual boxes and the resulting natural shadows throughout the sculpture add a gradient of color shades that serves as another aspect of distinction.