Paul Rousso Hot Embers^ For Sale

About this work

Paul Rousso has established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary American sculpture, renowned for his monumental reinterpretations of flat, disposable objects rendered in three-dimensional form. Working from his Charlotte studio, Rousso transforms familiar cultural artifacts—currency, candy wrappers, newspapers—into large-scale sculptural works that challenge viewers' perceptions of value, permanence, and the overlooked aesthetics of everyday life. His pieces reside in prominent collections worldwide and have garnered significant institutional attention for their technical innovation and conceptual depth. *Hot Embers^* exemplifies Rousso's continued evolution within his celebrated body of work exploring the visual language of American consumer culture. At an imposing 79 by 44.5 inches with a nine-inch depth, the sculpture commands physical presence while maintaining the artist's signature illusion of crumpled ephemerality. Rousso's labor-intensive process involves hand-sculpting thermoplastic polyester to achieve organic folds and creases before applying acrylic paint with meticulous attention to surface detail, light interaction, and chromatic intensity. The result inhabits a compelling tension between the monumental and the disposable, between sculptural permanence and the suggestion of material fragility. Created in 2026, this work represents Rousso at the height of his technical mastery, demonstrating the refined methodology he has developed over more than a decade of practice. The dimensional complexity achieved here—each viewing angle revealing new contours and color relationships—reflects his deep understanding of how sculptural form can transform graphic imagery into immersive spatial experience. For acquisition inquiries regarding *Hot Embers^*, please contact Guy Hepner directly.