Double Star

Double Star is a monumental aluminum sculpture composed of two intricate, interlocking star-shaped structures. Measuring approximately 5.5 meters wide, 5.4 meters deep, and 5.2 meters high, the artwork features an elaborate arrangement of intersecting aluminum tubes that create a dynamic composition of sharp angles and overlapping forms.

Weighing approximately 1,900 kg, the sculpture consists of an inner and outer star, each constructed from hundreds of aluminum components connected through specially machined joints. Both structures were engineered to stand independently, while their combined arrangement creates the sculpture's distinctive layered appearance. The aluminum surfaces were finished with a pear-blasted treatment, giving the artwork a consistent, textured appearance.

CIG contributed to the realization of Double Star through structural engineering, detailed 3D modeling, material procurement, fabrication, and pre-assembly. Our team developed the structural calculations, production drawings, and specialized connections required to bring Stella's complex design to life. The sculpture was fully assembled at our facility for inspection and approval before delivery.

© 2019 Frank Stella / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.