At Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s Chapel, Number 360, a new installation by New York-based artist Leonardo Drew, bursts into space with dynamic energy. Known for his monumental abstract works, Drew constructs his sculptures from heavily manipulated materials, transforming plywood into fractured, blackened forms that swell into a towering monolith. This ever-evolving piece—part of Drew’s ongoing practice of repurposing materials—reflects cycles of decay and regeneration while inviting viewers to find their own meaning within its raw intensity.
Drew resists assigning fixed interpretations to his work, choosing numerical titles to leave space for personal engagement. For him, art is a living thing, shaped by the viewer’s presence and the histories they bring. In conversation, he describes the process as orchestration—directing movement, layering meaning, and embracing the unpredictability of creation. As Number 360 interacts with the contemplative Chapel setting, it balances turbulence with calm, echoing both the weight of collective history and the limitless potential of reinvention.
