Installation and tender detail
| Materials | stainless steel, steel |
Description
The Seedling Sculptures capture the first moments of a plant’s journey as it unfurls its first leaves, reaches towards the sunlight and begins the process of photosynthesis. Magnified to a monumental scale, the sculptures playfully celebrate the quiet strength and potential found in nature’s smallest forms. Their organic shapes emerge from the earth and stretch skyward, creating a sense of movement, optimism and renewal. Crafted from weathering steel, the sculptures will continue to mature over time. As the steel develops its rich natural patina, the artwork will evolve with the landscape, strengthening its connection to place. Nestled within the unfolding leaves, a polished stainless steel sphere invites visitors to discover a tiny reflection of themselves, offering a playful moment of perspective. By making adults feel small again and children feel part of something larger, the sculpture encourages a sense of curiosity, wonder and connection with the natural world. By transforming one of nature’s smallest forms into a monumental sculpture, the Seedlings celebrate the giant potential in even the tiniest beginnings and invites us to pause, reconnect with nature and rediscover our childlike curiosity and wonder. Large Seedling without unfurling leaf – approx 2400mm T. Large Seedling with unfurling leaf – approx 3000mm T. Small Seedling – approx 1800mm T. Size options (as published): Set — $10,500 (set) AUD Tall (approx) 2400mm T x 1000mm W x 300mm D — $7,200 AUD Small (approx) 1800mm T x 1000m W 300mm D — $6,000 AUD Materials: Corten Steel Stainless Steel Installation: Easy
As written by Lump Sculpture Studio.
