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'Glorious Beauty' is a playful arrangement of natural forms in an urban environment. A man-made celebration of nature's beauty that echoes a piece of the natural world and represents innovation, technology and a fast-changing world. The solidity of a large glacial boulder sitting in the urban world has a reassuring permanence to it. Seemingly weightless, balanced on the top of the boulder is a mirrored copy of its form in stainless steel. Simon digitally scanned the boulder and flipped its form to create a mirror image which reflects the size and intricate detail of the original. Standing almost as tall as a double-decker bus, its presence is captivating. The surface of 'Glorious Beauty' gives the impression of an endless state of flux, due to the ever-changing distorted reflections in it as people pass by.
Title
Glorious Beauty
Date
2014
Medium
garnet amphibolite & stainless steel
Measurements
H 372 x W 140 x D 90 cm
Accession number
W14_JR_S002
Acquisition method
commissioned by St Edward Homes
Work type
Sculpture
Owner
St Edward Homes (Berkeley Homes)
Custodian
St Edward Homes (Berkeley Homes)
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
22nd September 2014
Access
at all times