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: Ferrara is known for her monumental works that blend architecture and geometry. Born in 1929, her practice moved from post-minimalism to a distinct visual language featuring stacked pyramids and open courtyards.

: Discuss the use of stained poplar, a material Ferrara favored for its organic yet structural quality. Amyzip

This paper examines 274 Amyzip (1984), a seminal work by American sculptor Jackie Ferrara that includes both a wood sculpture and an accompanying drawing. By analyzing its materials—stained poplar and colored pencil on graph paper—this study explores how Ferrara bridges the gap between sculptural form and architectural narrative. The paper argues that Ferrara’s "Amyzip" represents her signature "stepped" aesthetic, influenced by Mesoamerican architecture and mathematical systems, to redefine the viewer's experience of space. : Ferrara is known for her monumental works

: Jackie Ferrara’s 274 Amyzip remains a quintessential example of her ability to transform rigid mathematical data into evocative, architectural forms. This paper examines 274 Amyzip (1984), a seminal

: Her work continues to challenge the boundaries between "building" and "art," proving that geometry itself can house a narrative.