Charmstone: A Concrete Propeller in the Menil Collection

Hovering above a plaque at the Menil Collection, Charmstone shows off a long, concrete form with an arch, like rocks plucked from the Southwest. Stones like these, resembling fishing sinkers, gave Charmstone life. It's part of Heizer's 'object sculptures' series, which art historian Nancy Hwang describes as creating 'quite a ruckus', challenging the 'ideological baggage' tied to things it resembles. Viewers are left pondering the history and purpose of these old trinkets. Another masterpiece by Heizer, 45° 90° 180°, boasts pink granite from Marble Falls, Texas, making it a real rock star.

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