Ursula Von Rydingsvard. Galerie Lelong

I should mention how much I liked the Ursula Von Rydingsvard show of large cedar wood and bronze sculptures now on view until Dec. 13. She does amazing things to the large pieces of wood cutting into them like they were sticks of butter and creating intricate and powerful surfaces and details. There is also a large sculpture that incorporates bronze in a lace like pattern to a large piece of carved wood that is really spectacular. You don't often see this kind of work anymore, some might say it was old fashioned and not of the moment,(what no videos?) but I found her marvelous sculptures to be refreshing, bold and exciting. Also the smell of wood when you get close to the pieces is quite intoxicating.