Off Kilter: Standing Tall When the World Tilts

From the moment you see it, Off Kilter commands attention. Cast in bronze, standing 38 inches high, 17 inches wide, and 12 inches deep, the sculpture captures a sharply dressed man balanced precariously on one foot atop a pedestal. His body twists away, jacket caught in an unseen gust, legs and torso working to steady themselves. The pose is elegant, but also uneasy—an image caught between control and collapse.

At first glance, the figure might be mistaken for an acrobat mid-performance. But in reality, he is a businessman—polished, composed on the surface, yet in danger of losing his footing.

Part of the Postmodern Series

Off Kilter belongs to Martin Eichinger’s Postmodern Series, a body of work exploring the kinesthetics of movement—especially the challenge of conveying dynamism in static form. In this series, Eichinger places figures atop geometric posts—square, triangle, pentagon, hexagon—each base subtly reflecting the posture and meaning of the figure above.

By elevating the figure, the post becomes both a stage and a metaphor, heightening the sense of balance, control, and vulnerability. While some might see the posts as purely formal devices, Eichinger invites viewers to consider their symbolic potential—playful yet critical of postmodern aesthetics, with a depth that ventures far beyond pastiche.

A Symbol for Our Time

In Off Kilter, Eichinger delivers more than a technical feat in bronze; he offers a layered commentary on the fragility of modern systems built on unchecked ambition and ego. The businessman becomes a stand-in for institutions—and for men—that appear solid but are vulnerable to tipping.

“This piece is about the struggle for men to stay upright when the world’s shifting beneath us—when responsibility is needed most, and balance feels furthest away,” Eichinger explains.

For Eichinger, the backward lean isn’t just about instability—it’s about retreat. Too often, he observes, men lean away from responsibility when the world demands more accountability, awareness, and action.

From Vision to Bronze

Creating Off Kilter required both artistry and engineering. The dynamic lean and twisting posture had to feel authentic in a medium that’s anything but flexible. Eichinger sculpted the entire form without a live model—no one could sustain such a position—relying instead on decades of anatomical study and intuition. Achieving the fluid motion of the jacket, suspended in bronze, required careful planning to suggest movement while preserving balance.

For the Collector

Off Kilter is a limited edition sculpture, making it an even more significant acquisition for serious collectors. It is both a statement piece and a conversation starter—a prompt for reflection on balance, responsibility, and resilience. Displayed in a home, gallery, or office, it invites the question: What forces are pushing against you—and how will you respond?

Available Through August 31

Originally $9,700, Off Kilter is available to our collector community for $6,790 through the end of August. Use code KILTER at checkout to secure this striking piece while supplies last.

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New Work in Progress: Art Inspired by the Beginning of Life

A New Perspective: Life's First Spark

For a long time, our focus has been on the vast, beautiful emptiness of outer space. We've created pieces that explore galaxies, nebulae, and the grand scale of the universe. But this new piece turns that perspective inward and downward, focusing on the very beginning of life itself.

As Marty described it, "I've got a little bit of an amoeba thing going on." The inspiration is that first, miraculous spark—the simple, organic form that holds all the potential of what's to come. It’s a journey from the infinitely large to the fundamentally small.

The process continues. Time to bring the "amoeba" piece to life.

The Vision: Charting Life in Color

To bring this concept to life, the plan is to use a vibrant, living color palette. The piece will be built around a core of rich green, symbolizing nascent life. From there, the colors will flow outwards into blues, purples, and oranges, creating a dynamic spectrum.

The Process: A Foundation for Creation

Every great piece begins with a solid plan. Before any color is introduced, the first step is to apply a clear coat to the entire base.

This isn't just a preparatory step; it's a crucial technique to control the medium.

This clear layer acts as a barrier, ensuring that when the colored resin is poured, it "isn't as quick to flow from one section to another." This allows for more deliberate placement and prevents the vibrant colors from bleeding into a muddy mess. It’s a testament to the idea that creativity requires both vision and control.

And Now, We Wait

The active part of the creation is complete, but the piece is not yet finished. The most fascinating stage happens now, without a human hand to guide it.

Overnight, as the resin begins to cure and cool, it will continue to live. The different densities and colors will subtly move and shift, flowing into one another to create patterns that are beautifully unpredictable. In a way, the artwork mimics its subject—adjusting, changing, and finding its final form.

Epoxy Resin Spotlight: Plasma Drift

Plasma Drift captures a moment of movement without a clear destination.

Created using layered epoxy resin, this sculpture shifts between light and dark, dense and open. Pockets of color feel suspended in motion. Blues, whites, and flashes of orange stretch across the surface like energy spreading out. Some areas feel heavy.

Others feel like they’re about to lift off.

Close-up of Plasma Drift sculpture by Martin Eichinger, showing textured layers of epoxy resin with swirling blues, whites, and orange highlights suggestive of space and motion

It might remind you of space. A distant galaxy. A field of plasma. Or maybe it brings up something more grounded. A transition. A turning point. That in-between place where change is happening, but you’re not sure where it’s headed yet.

There’s no right answer. The piece doesn’t define what it is. It offers a feeling and lets you fill in the rest.

This work is part of Martin Eichinger’s ongoing series exploring movement, transformation, and the unknown through contemporary sculpture and space-inspired resin art.

View Plasma Drift at Art at The Geode gallery in Portland, OR or online in the shop.