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Three steel sculptures were gifted to The Sculpture Foundation, Inc., by the estate of David Allen Devrishian. A self-taught artist, Devrishian created light-hearted works filled with whimsey. His unique sculptures made with hand-colored ribbons of metal or lace-like welded steel are unusually delicate, airy structures. Playful in concept, the three works on view at Grounds For Sculpture were inspired by nature, following themes that are befitting to outdoor placement. Two of the pieces feature butterflies alighting on imaginative plants and a third is of abstracted leaf and flower forms. The reflective, textured and sanded surfaces add a radiant shimmering quality to each one on a sunny day.
Devrishian, who was born in Connecticut, was a resident of Clifton, New Jersey. For several years he owned a popular art gallery in the SoHo section of New York City called David Made Me, which was also the way Devrishian signed his works. He was also an active member of New Jersey’s Armenian community. Enhancing the beauty of several of the Armenian churches in this state are stained-glass windows and bell towers with gold crosses atop them that were designed and fabricated by this artist.
David Allen Devrishian passed away on September of 2000. He and his family has requested that his age be kept a secret. |
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Untitled, c. 1980
steel
105" x 92" x 90"
Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.
Gift of the Devrishian Estate |
