Overhand Knot III and Flat Bar Knot II by Gilbert Boro

In his newest series, Gilbert Boro uses sailing knots as his inspiration to explore the harmony between strength and grace. Boro's knots are simultaneously powerful and elegant. "Learning to sail as a teenager taught me the importance of working in unison," Boro says. "Sailors need to tie the right knot in the right place to navigate stormy seas. Their symmetry and beauty belie their strength. That duality creates a powerful uniformity of purpose." Boro believes the intricately interwoven strands of his knot sculptures can help us understand our community and the advantages of togetherness. Unlike the tautness of sailors' knots, the voids floating between Boro's strands recognize that we still need space to expand and thrive. -Text from Gilbert Boro's Knot Theory book.

Material: Steel

Artist IG: @gilbertborosculptor

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