48
an irrational number, creating sequences that in
theory, extend into infinity without repetition.
Balanced on slender tripods and permeable by
sunlight, the works invite viewers to take shelter
beneath their canopies, where the interplay
between light and shadow on both the ground
and surrounding environment adds to the sense
of movement contained within its welded forms.
These dappled shadows invite the viewer to
contemplate freely, as many have throughout
history under the waving shade of leafy trees. The
form of the sculptures echoes natural structures
and are reminiscent of familiar structures, such
as clouds, trees, neural pathways or ice crystals.
But the Formations ultimately reject such a
straightforward interpretation. The works were
first displayed in the courtyard of the Royal
Academy of Arts in 2015 where the installation
was called Dappled Light of the Sun. The series
has since gone on to be exhibited in locations
throughout the world, including China, America
and the Middle East, each environment offering
a fresh interpretation of the infinite universe
contained within the shadows.
