Tree
metal sculpture
3.5m tall x 2.5m wide
2021
The sculpture is an exploration of a series of curved lines and how
they can form another representation of the natural world: starting as
ink on paper, progressing and transforming into a three-dimensional
shape, using only metal strips.
A key theme is the twisting,
extending, spiral shape of the helix, growing up, expanding, and
reaching skyward, tipped with leaves breathing in energy from the sun
and renewing the air.
Made from aluminium with stainless steel
fastenings, the highly polished metal surface is shaped to reflect the
sky and, as the sun emerges, show an array of dazzling highlights.
A universal emblem of natural life, the image of a tree is all the
more meaningful during this period of lockdown, speaking of both
resilience and growth. Walks in small pockets of countryside have been a
cherished escape from confinement, senses sharpened further by quieter
urban surroundings and the time to appreciate nature.
You can visit Tree at its permanent home in the gardens of the Stirling Smith Muesuem.
360 degree image project
As a Scene Stirling digital commission project the sculpture has
been prepared, recorded and is presented below as a series of
interactive 360 spin animated images. The process of building and
assembling the equipment to enable this is also shown.
This part
of the project was funded by Creative Scotland and Stirling Council with
support from a partnership of cultural organisations across Stirling.
final spin images
Click on the images to load the 360 spin animations. Once they are loaded you can drag with your mouse to control the view.
| click to spin | click to spin |
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| 1: sunny day | 2: clear sky |
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| 3: cloudy sky | 4: night time |
| click to spin | click to spin |
some close up views of the structure
