Paul Rousso Demure Red ^ For Sale

About this work

Paul Rousso has established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary sculpture, known for his innovative manipulation of thermoplastic polyester to create large-scale works that challenge the boundary between two and three dimensions. His pieces, which transform familiar printed ephemera into monumental, crumpled forms, have earned significant institutional and collector attention, positioning him as a leading figure in the dialogue between pop art legacy and material innovation. *Demure Red ^* exemplifies Rousso's ongoing exploration of currency as cultural artifact. The work takes the visual language of monetary exchange and subjects it to physical disruption, hand-sculpting the thermoplastic substrate into dynamic folds and creases that activate the surface with shadow and depth. The application of acrylic paint directly onto the sculpted form creates an interplay between printed precision and gestural intervention, while the restrained palette suggested by the title introduces an unexpected intimacy to what might otherwise read as commentary on commerce and value. At 47 by 57 inches with a seven-inch depth, the work commands substantial wall presence while maintaining the tension between flatness and dimensionality that defines Rousso's practice. Created in 2025, this piece represents the artist's continued refinement of techniques he has developed over more than a decade, demonstrating both technical mastery and conceptual rigor. Rousso's work has performed consistently on the secondary market, reflecting sustained collector demand and confidence in his position within contemporary practice. For acquisition inquiries regarding *Demure Red ^*, please contact Guy Hepner, New York.