Tethered
Description
In Tethered, sculptor J. Aaron Alderman captures a striking emotional tension—one that hovers between release and restraint. Formed from fluid steel lines, the figure appears suspended in motion, its body stretched in a moment of weightless uncertainty. Is it floating skyward or being pulled back to earth? That ambiguity lies at the heart of Alderman’s expressive work.
A small, copper keyhole on the wrist cuff adds a quiet but powerful element of symbolism—suggesting containment, control, or the possibility of liberation. Known for his rhythmic linework and emotive forms, Alderman “draws in space” with steel, shaping human and animal bodies that speak to shared emotional truths.
Crafted through a physical and intuitive process, Tethered exemplifies Alderman’s ability to merge strength and vulnerability in a form that invites contemplation and connection.
- Artist: J. Aaron Alderman
- American-Made in Brevard, NC
- One-of-a-kind steel and copper sculpture
$17,500.00
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