The Guggenheim Museum featured John Chamberlain's sculptures this spring in New York and I was fortunate to see this outstanding collection. Abstract Expressionism is one of the primary sources of inspiration at Look Studio. John Chamberlain, who died in December of 2011, brought Abstract Expressionism to three dimensional art using different mediums but may be best known for using automobile parts. The colorful sculptures capture energy, movement and power in a three dimensional odyssey of reality and imagination. Since seeing this exhibit, I've been inspired to photograph painted metal objects and am really liking the graphic metal abstracts. The image below titled Pennant Race is old ceiling tins that have been cut and reshaped. The texture of the folded metal has a deceptively soft look to it. Metal is a fascinating medium for abstract art as John Chamberlain knew all too well. An example of his work is below.