Painted welded steel, 110 x 52 x 24, 2014. Major Key is two objects with the same body plan, fused so that each supplies the other’s parts. A key has a bow, a shaft and a toothed bit. A guitar has a round body, a neck and a head. McCourt stands the form on its … Continue reading Major Key
Welded steel, 18 x 16 x 9, 2014. Sculpted in welded steel, the life-sized bust presents a figure frozen in a moment of sublime encounter—an expressive state that bridges religious devotion, existential awakening, and psychological rapture. Through a rigorous interplay of industrial form and expressive surface technique, the work reinterprets classical portrait statuary and sacral sculpture … Continue reading True Believer
Soldered brass, 11 x 14 x 10, 2013. An open-form tabletop sculpture in soldered brass that serves as both a formal exploration of space and a poignant homage to Sir Anthony Caro (1924–2013). Created in the year of Caro’s passing, the work explicitly engages with the late British master’s pioneer legacy—specifically his radical liberation of … Continue reading The Lion of Venice [RIP Caro]
Soldered brass, 2012. "Helm of the Sentinel," a 2012 soldered brass sculpture by Ryan McCourt, conveys themes of vigilance and authority. The helmet form, with its prominent facial mask and intricate detailing, evokes the image of a guardian or watchful protector. The smooth, mask-like face, while human in appearance, suggests an archetype more than an … Continue reading Helm of the Sentinel
Soldered brass, 2012. "Helm of the Marabunta," a soldered brass sculpture by Ryan McCourt (2012), takes inspiration from the marabunta, often referring to swarming army ants, symbolizing collective strength and overwhelming force. The intricate detailing on the helmet, including its textured surfaces and chainmail-like element, suggests both protective and combative qualities, aligning with the aggressive … Continue reading Helm of the Marabunta
