Artist Statement
Competition explores how a single gesture can divide and unite space at the same time. Three mirror-polished stainless-steel columns stand side by side, their surfaces torqued and pressed as if the metal had been liquefied and then frozen mid-flow. The result is a field of shifting highlights and shadows that travels up the height of each shaft, turning the verticals into vibrating lines of light.
The work treats reflection as its primary material. Walls, floor, and passers-by are fragmented into narrow bands that slide along the surfaces, creating a subtle sense of rivalry between the three elements: each column “competes” for the surrounding image, bending it in a slightly different register. Together they form a compact forest of distortions that pulls the viewer in and encourages slow, axial movement around the piece.
Installed in a transitional space, Competition acts as a silent marker of passage. Its narrow footprint and strong vertical emphasis echo architectural columns, yet the soft, fluid skin undermines any sense of rigidity. The sculpture invites contemplation of balance, tension, and coexistence—how separate presences can stand in close proximity without merging, and how difference itself can become a source of harmony.
1/1 Lobby or Gallery Installation
Place free-standing with 360° access and at least 1 m clearance on all sides to read the dialogue between the three shafts. Neutral, even lighting at 3000–4000 K allows the surfaces to capture movement without harsh hotspots. Ideal for lobbies, passageways, and transitional zones where visitors naturally walk past and see their reflection elongate and fracture.
1/2 Urban Passage
As an outdoor or semi-public installation, the columns act as a vertical mirage that picks up sky, architecture, and crowd flow. Sightlines along a corridor or walkway emphasize the work’s linear rhythm, while the mirror-polished finish lets the environment become part of the sculpture’s changing composition.
Details
Mirror-polished stainless steel, columnar planter sculpture; suitable for interior lobbies, galleries, and private collections. (Plant optional/curatorial.)