
Silver Spheres Become a Suspended Wave
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Hundreds of polished silver spheres create a broad rolling wave inside a vaulted brick hall. Each ball hangs from its own fine vertical line, and the changing lengths turn a regular grid into a smooth three-dimensional surface. The near edge rises high beside the windows, dips through the centre and lifts again toward the far wall. Reflections of the surrounding room mark the curved metal surfaces, giving every small sphere a distinct place within the larger pattern.
Above the wave, a visible rectangular frame carries the dense field of suspension lines. Below it, a low dark plinth reflects a softened scatter of silver highlights. The gap between the two keeps the artwork’s suspended construction clear. Tall arched windows, an empty bench and distant doors establish its impressive scale, while old masonry gives the precise geometry a richly textured setting. Cool daylight enters from the left and meets warm pools of light along the walls. The long perspective reveals both the orderly rows and the continuous curve they build together.
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