Paul Rousso Artic Ice Blue ^ For Sale

About this work

Paul Rousso has established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary sculpture, building an international reputation for his monumental reinterpretations of flat, disposable objects. Working from his Charlotte studio, Rousso transforms familiar paper ephemera—currency, candy wrappers, newspapers—into large-scale sculptural forms that challenge perception and question the material hierarchies embedded in consumer culture. His work resides in prominent private collections worldwide and has garnered significant institutional attention for its technical innovation and conceptual rigor. Artic Ice Blue ^ exemplifies Rousso's continued evolution of his signature methodology, in which hand-sculpted thermoplastic polyester becomes the substrate for meticulous acrylic painting. The work captures the crumpled, creased surface of what appears to be discarded paper, frozen at monumental scale and rendered with hyperrealistic precision. At 43 by 70 inches and projecting seven inches from the wall, the piece occupies an ambiguous territory between painting and sculpture, demanding engagement from multiple vantage points. The cool blue palette suggests themes of preservation and fragility, while the deliberate creasing speaks to the tension between permanence and disposability that runs throughout Rousso's practice. Created in 2025, this work represents the artist's mature command of his chosen materials and conceptual framework. Rousso's process is labor-intensive and entirely handcrafted, with each fold and wrinkle deliberately sculpted before the painted surface is applied, resulting in works that reward sustained viewing with their layered illusions. The secondary market for Rousso's sculptures has demonstrated consistent strength, reflecting growing collector confidence in his position within contemporary practice. For acquisition inquiries regarding Artic Ice Blue ^, please contact Guy Hepner.