Galleries > Shields, Helmets, Ribs

My interest in the relationship of the human body to sculpture led to these sculptures. The Shields and Helmets are scaled to the body and are meant to be part of one’s living environment—they can be hung up or worn. They are skeletal to emphasize our fragility and our interconnections. Their openness gives room for communication, while their form gives protection.

The Ribs were first inspired by seeing skeletons of birds and snakes at Harvard’s Peabody Museum. I was struck by the delicacy of the skeletons, but also reminded of their strength. My interest in the balance between fragility and endurance in humans and in nature led to these sculptures.

Wood sculpture about dealing with breast cancer by Lin Lisberger
Wood, leather, steel
72”H x 27” x 19”
1998
Wood sculpture about dealing with breast cancer by Lin Lisberger
Wood, leather, steel
72”H x 27” x 19”
1998
Wood sculpture about protection by Lin Lisberger
Wood, leather, steel
50”H x 42” x 25”
1998
Wood sculpture about protection by Lin Lisberger
Wood, leather, steel
36”H x 35” x 15”
1998
Wood sculpture about protection by Lin Lisberger
Wood, copper, steel
51”H x 44” x 57”
1999
Wood sculpture about protection worn by artist, Lin Lisberger
Wood, copper
51”H x 44” x 57
1999
Wood sculpture about protection by Lin Lisberger
Wood, leather, wire
60”H x 33” x 22”
1999
Wood sculpture about protection by Lin Lisberger
Wood, leather, wire
53”H x 26” x 22”
1999
Wood sculpture about rib cages by Lin Lisberger
Maple, steel
25”H x 31” x 13”
1995
Wood sculpture about rib cages by Lin Lisberger
Cherry, steel
28”H x 17” x 27”
1996
Wood sculpture about rib cages by Lin Lisberger
Cherry, steel
28”H x 17” x 27”
1996
Wood sculpture about rib cages by Lin Lisberger
Cherry, steel
21”H x 20” x 27”
1996
Wood and plaster sculpture by Lin Lisberger
Wood, plaster, wire, charcoal, steel
48”H x 25” x 14”
2000