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Concentric rings of curved white metal petals cover a tall gallery wall above a small oak bench.

The Wall of Turning White Petals

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A monumental circle of white curved blades fills a tall gallery wall. The blades overlap in concentric rings, drawing the eye toward an open centre. Their pointed tips and softly cupped faces create a spiral rhythm, with larger shapes at the outside and progressively smaller ones near the middle. Each piece lifts slightly away from the wall, giving the pattern a clear physical depth.

Thin circular rails and small mounting joints remain visible between the blades. These details reveal the structure behind the graceful arrangement. Soft shadows deepen below the curved edges, while cool daylight from the high window brightens the upper surfaces. The still photograph holds every edge sharply, making the repeated changes of angle easy to follow.

A plain oak bench sits beneath the sculpture and establishes its enormous scale. Rain streaks the glass to the right, beyond which bare trees soften into the distance. Timber beams and a warm wooden floor bring a quieter texture to the room. The open, unoccupied space allows the white spiral to become the unmistakable centre of the composition.

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