Cut Out II by John Foster, Steel, Unique, 279cms high by 79cm wide, 79cm deep, Abstract sculpture

Cut Out II by John Foster is a striking abstract steel sculpture, standing 279 cm high with a width and depth of 79 cm.

The piece rises in a tall, angular form, slightly widening toward the top. Its sharp, clean lines emphasize height and geometric presence. The steel surface is solid and imposing, yet the sculpture’s character comes from the dramatic cuts that pierce through its body.

These cuts vary in size. Some are small, subtle interruptions in the form, while others slice the piece almost entirely through. Despite the extensive slicing, only a few segments appear fully removed. Most cuts pass through the structure, creating voids and negative spaces that contrast with the solidity of the steel.

The arrangement of the slices creates rhythm and tension. The eye moves up the sculpture, tracing the interplay between solid planes and empty channels. The cut edges cast shadows that shift as light changes, adding a dynamic visual effect.

The sculpture balances presence and openness, solidity and fracture. Each angle offers a slightly different view, revealing new relationships between the cuts and the remaining steel. The piece emphasizes structure, abstraction, and the interplay of positive and negative space.

Cut Out II transforms a simple, towering steel form into an expressive, modern work. The sculpture conveys both strength and fragility, highlighting how absence can define shape as much as material.