Robert Gober's 1985 Sculpture The Ascending Sink Documented in Studio Installation

Robert Gober created The Ascending Sink in 1985, a sculpture composed of plaster, wood, steel, wire lath, and semi-gloss enamel paint. The work consists of two components, each measuring 30 x 33 x 27 inches, with a total height from floor to top of 92 inches. It was installed in the artist's studio located on Mulberry Street in Little Italy, Manhattan. Photographer John Kramer documented the piece, with the image credited to him and courtesy of the artist. The artwork was featured on artcritical.com in a post dated November 11, 2014, at 3:21 pm. The sculpture represents Gober's exploration of domestic objects transformed through artistic intervention. Its materials and construction reflect the artist's meticulous approach to sculpture. The studio installation context highlights the work's original presentation environment.