Description
Industrial Evolution
Item: SN140202
Price: $7,500
Material: Colorado Yule Marble
Measurements: 14.5 x 5 x 23 inches
Weight: 68 lbs
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A deeply personal piece, Industrial Evolution serves as a sculptural self-portrait of Martin Cooney—capturing the reality of long days spent behind goggles, mask, and ear defenders. The idea emerged after catching a glimpse of his own reflection, clad in full protective gear. In that moment, the concept of a “mask” became not just literal, but symbolic.
For Cooney, the mask is both shield and sanctuary—blocking marble dust, muting the roar of grinders, and piping music in through ear buds beneath the layers. Within this modern-day armor, the sculptor finds focus, rhythm, and unexpected comfort.
Carved from translucent Colorado Yule Marble, Industrial Evolution comes alive when backlit. Light filters through the eye and nose channels, symbolizing breath, clarity, and endurance. It functions as both fine sculpture and ambient light feature, inviting reflection on the role of tools, safety, and identity in the creative process.
