Sunrise and sunset are twins in spectacle but strangers in meaning. This paradox of the sun begins and ends with a golden hour on the horizon. In a single day, the sun heralds renewal and extinction.
The bamboo sphere is balanced at the edge of the headland overlooking iconic Bondi Beach, aligned with the horizon. Tension mounts as we wait for the magical moment where a golden disc touches the line between sea and sky. The sculpture invites viewers to step inside and experience this twice daily phenomenon through a filter of woven bamboo.
Exhibited: Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2016
Dimensions: 3m x 3m x 3m
Location: Sydney, Australia
Lead Artist: Juan Pablo Pinto
Team: Jed Long, Nici Long, Mercurio Alvarado, Lachlan Brown, Seb Guy, Ned Long
Engineering: Event Engineering