Make It Work

24 x 25 x 5
Steel  acrylic
$4,500

Make It Work is a dynamic mixed-media sculpture that captures the tension between force and finesse. Formed from steel and acrylic, the composition balances weight and transparency, with sweeping curved elements countered by sharp, mechanical forms that suggest motion, resistance, and adaptation.

The crescent-like structure frames the piece, while the angular steel components appear to strain forward, as if pushing through constraint. Clear acrylic elements introduce lightness and spatial depth, allowing negative space to become an active part of the work. The interplay of solid and transparent materials creates a visual rhythm that shifts as the viewer moves around the sculpture.

Mary Donovan’s Make It Work reflects themes of persistence, ingenuity, and problem-solving—an abstract meditation on navigating pressure and finding equilibrium. The piece feels both industrial and poetic, making it an engaging statement for contemporary collections and modern interiors.