Sculpture Trail - stop 3

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"The Pylon Bird" Click on the pictures for larger images

The inspiration for this sculpture is the electricity pylon. They are the most visible element of the sub-station's presence and activities. These giant metal structures, based on the repetition of triangles (technically called "Trag" system structures), speak the language of industry and the urban environment. However, they have similar, almost random-looking shapes to natural elements of the reserve, like reeds and grass. They can also look like giant birds. The sculpture is made from wood, which is cut to length, drilled, glued and screwed to another piece in a triangle formation as in pylons. Different view points enable different questions to be raised by the sculpture. It has "open form" enabling it to serve a different purpose to a solid sculpture. The viewer can look into it, through it and round it.