aluminium
Number 5 (Maquette), 1973 is the maquette designed for a larger sculpture (150 x 296 x 275 cm) that was made for Woden Valley Hospital in the ACT. The horizontal pipes, supported by their black verticals, appear to float above the base creating a sophisticated elegance. The interaction of the pipes creates movement and form. This small maquette was part of Inge’s personal collection, as inscribed on the base, ‘PC’, and indicates her high regard for this work.
‘Number 5 (Maquette)’ is made of aluminium. The black painted posts & base are steel.
Industrial elements harmonize with nature to produce calm rattling sounds when dangling in the wind.
People have told me my work has a morbid look but I actually think the skeleton is a marvel of engineering and the perfect example of function and form.