soft sculpture

noun

1. sculpture principally in vinyl, canvas, or other flexible material reproducing objects of characteristically rigid construction, as an electric fan, a typewriter, a set of drums, or a bathtub, in forms having a malleable texture and a liquescent, somewhat deflated appearance.

Other Words From

• soft-sculpture adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft sculpture¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The 12-foot-diameter, mostly soft sculpture is designed for lounging, which complements the rest of the work.

From Washington Post