Sculpture: Spare Parts #9 by Paul Martia

A tall spike, a ring, a grid of little squares and a good deal of welding in between.

Spare Parts #9 is a contemporary sculpture by Paul Martia in steel, brass and copper. Assemblage sculpture, built from found or salvaged metal, has been a key approach in modern art since the early 20th century. A narrow upright rises well above the rest, flanked by a cluster of welded scraps. Stacked square frames climb one side, a thin ring hangs at the left, and textured strips drop down the front. The metal is a warm brassy gold with darker seams. It stands on a rod above a square base, 8.5 inches wide, 4 deep and 20.25 high.

Odds and ends, finally given a skyline.