Painted pine on a turn table, 2014
Santa Fe Train Station by Roberto Cardinale is a captivating sculpture that merges art, architecture, and movement in a unique and dynamic way. Crafted from painted pine, this work of art represents the iconic Santa Fe Train Station, evoking the history and cultural significance of rail travel. The artist captures the architectural details of the station, simplifying them into an abstract yet recognizable form. The painted surface of the pine wood highlights the fine details of the station’s design, using color to create contrast and depth, while still retaining the natural beauty of the wood’s grain. The combination of craftsmanship, motion, and thematic depth makes Santa Fe Train Station not just a static sculpture, but an immersive experience that evokes the history, energy, and spirit of travel, while emphasizing the artistic process and the movement of time itself. The addition of a turntable mechanism elevates the work, literally and figuratively, as it allows the sculpture to rotate.
Cardinale finishes the composition with a drawer on the front of the piece. Upon opening, Cardinale’s wife PJ, of over 50 years, composes a mix-media collage paying homage to the church.
Original Building Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1880
• 13.25" (33.65cm) height
• 15.25" (38.74cm) width
• 10.5" (26.67cm) depth
• Pedestal 12.75"x 16"x 13" (can be sold without pedestal)
• One of a kind