From artist Tom Harold comes "Apollo's Folly," a rolling ball sculpture that was very thoughtfully commissioned by a wife as a gift for her husband. This sculpture measures 21.5” x 26” x 12.75” (VxHxD) and contains a number of unique features specifically at the request of my collector.
Notable immediately is the presence of the three mineral spheres displayed within the piece. These are a nod to my collector's interests in both astronomy and geology. The sun is calcite, earth of sodalite and the moon is pyrite. Each is contained by a custom-designed enclosure made of TIG welded stainless steel. I designed the enclosures so that they hang freely in the sculpture and may be removed. A hinged latch allows for personal inspection up close and the spheres may even be exchanged for other subjects of similar dimensions if desired.
The unique ball lift is an Archimedes screw style that is also of stainless, but was powder coated in a gloss black with a very light silver metal flake included to again touch upon astronomy and the night sky. Indeed, even the title of this sculpture, "Apollo's Folly" reflects the Greek god of the sun himself.
Overall, this sculpture is designed to accent the kinetic, flowing motion of the balls, similar in loose respects to the motions of the heavenly bodies. The flap gates are the only mechanical elements accenting the motion of the balls through the three paths that also contain loops, spirals, a coil and much curving and sweeping track.
For those looking for a unique and exclusive experience, my rolling ball sculpture is captivating and truly singular. It accents either home or office like nothing else. Visit my web site, linked below, for details about commissions. You may also want to follow me via social media at your preferred link below. Thank you so much for viewing my artwork.
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26 авг 2024
