Sean Scully, Smaller Than The Sky

Sean Scully took over the grounds and historic interiors of Houghton Hall in Norfolk for an exhibition showcasing the full range of the artist’s sculpture. In the Hall and Contemporary Gallery, the artist also showed a significant group of paintings and works on paper. 

Several new works were included in the exhibition, such as stacks made of sandstone, wood, glass, and marble. The sculptures ranged in scale from small maquettes to monumental open structures in steel, such as "Crate of Air," and a new "Wall of Light" sculpture, constructed from locally sourced limestone. The exhibition showcased Scully’s outdoor sculptures in dialogue with works in other media. It also included a selection of paintings and works on paper made over the past few years but with key reference to works from earlier in Scully’s career. These works were displayed in the grand rooms of the house and in the North Colonnade and the Contemporary Gallery.