Archives: Sculptures

Aurora
Stainless steel
2.4m height
Edition of 8

Aurora

This sculpture combines themes found in Islamic Art – the symmetries found in nature and in the geometric motifs found in the tiling, engraving and architecture of mosques. This work is a celebration of life – a celebration of light which supports and sustains life. The wave forms can be interpreted in different ways – they are light waves symbolising the journey of light from the sum to earth – an 8 second journey – their origin being so far away but being all around us. The waves make a connection between earth and the cosmos reaching upwards towards the sun.

Contained within the mesh of waves is the essence that supports existence. Oscillating between night and day light etches the horizons of life. Light is an intrinsic influence on all our souls and we respond to light in our own individual way. Light supports life with equal benevolence and is seen as a symbol of hope. Light goes beyond the skin, travelling deeper into us, transforming us.

Light allows us to see what is there and also the potential of what might be.

The sculpture allows for other interpretations. The form could be seen to be waves connecting with ocean – patterns created by sunlight reflecting in water or they could be waves created in the sand being blown by wind creating rippling waves in the dunes.

The sculpture is intended to be illuminated at night –adding another dimension to the work. Click here for more information on Pete’s Islamic series.

Jaali
Steel
2m height: Edition of 8
4m height: edition of 3

This sculpture reinterprets Islamic geometric design in contemporary sculptural form. The geometric patterns found in traditional Islamic art are generally two dimensional (tiles, mosaics, engraving etc.) or architectural and this sculpture reworks the traditional motifs into sculptural form. It pays tribute to the geometric design process – the line drawings originally done on parchment with ruler and compass – in the sculpture the lines are extended – highlighting this design method used in ancient times. The majority of geometric patterns in Islamic art are based on the repetition of a single motif, which is designed in such a way that all the recurring components fit together in a perfect sequence. The essence of this work is the creation of the sculpture with the repeated pattern and they way these ’tiles’ interact as the viewer moves around the sculpture. In the Arabic world the geometric patterns were not seen are merely abstract but as being imbued with sacred content of both metaphysical and religious significance. This sculpture in this way lends itself to a variety of philosophical interpretations.

The work is also intended to give a sense of balance and harmony, being delicate but strong, supporting and being supported – rising – celebrating spiritual aspiration.

The work also draws on the similarities between the western minimalist movement and traditional Islamic art – the seriality, repetition and attention to line and form which all have much in common with each other.

This sculpture is fabricated from steel that has attained it natural patina – but is also available in other steels. The work can be illuminated at night with a light fitting position. Click here for more information on Pete’s Islamic series.

Atmah
Steel
1m height
Edition of 3

This sculpture reinterprets Islamic geometric design in contemporary sculptural form. The geometric patterns found in traditional Islamic art are generally two dimensional (tiles, mosaics, engraving etc.) or architectural and this sculpture reworks the traditional motifs into sculptural form. The majority of geometric patterns in Islamic art are based on the repetition of a single motif, which is designed in such a way that all the recurring components fit together in a perfect sequence. The essence of this work is the creation of a the repeated pattern – a geometric continuation. In the Arabic world the geometric patterns were not seen are merely abstract but as being imbued with sacred content of both metaphysical and religious significance. This sculpture in this way lends itself to a variety of philosophical interpretations.

The work is also intended to give a sense of balance and harmony, being delicate but strong, supporting and being supported – rising – celebrating spiritual aspiration.

The work also draws on the similarities between the western minimalist movement and traditional Islamic art – the seriality, repetition and attention to line and form which all have much in common with each other.

This sculpture is fabricated from steel and is also available in other materials. The work can be illuminated at night with a light fitting position. Click here for more information on Pete’s Islamic series.

Khatim
Stainless steel
Editions:
1000mm diameter edition of 3
725mm diameter edition of 3
300mm diameter edition of 8
150mm diameter edition of 8

Khatim

This artwork explores designs found in traditional Islamic art. Khatim is created from eclipsed moons. The intention of the artwork is to convey balance, harmony and infinity. There is a sense of flow and connection that runs through the work – a never ending repeated pattern – an infinite geometric continuation.

The individual stainless steel panels have an hand worked angle-ground pattern that catches and reflects the sunlight, and dance around the sculpture as the observer moves around the work, creating a shimmering almost holographic effect.

The work also draws on the similarities between the western minimalist movement and traditional Islamic art – the seriality, repetition and attention to line and form which all have much in common with each other.

The work is available in limited editions in different sizes. A water feature edition is also available. Click here for more information on Pete’s Islamic series.

Stainless steel – marine grade 316
1.5m and 2m diameter editions
Editions of 8

Click here for more information on Pete’s Islamic series.

Resonance
Steel, zinc
2.5m
Edition of 8

Resonance

This sculpture plays on the interaction between the two waves. Resonance occurs when waves produced by an object vibrates at the same rate as the waves from another object. This produces the phenomena of amplification that occurs when the frequency of a periodically applied force is in harmonic proportion to a natural frequency of the system on which it acts.

There are many types of resonance, acoustic, electromagnetic, nuclear but also emotional and spiritual. This sculpture tries to capture the essence of this resonance – of the mutual reciprocal relationship – being on the same wavelength.- – connecting with another.

Waves are abundant in nature, ripples in water, in sand, waves in the sea. This sculpture takes inspiration from nature to create a minimalist abstract sculpture. The sculpture is restrained drawing attention to the form and strong lines and creates a sense of harmony.

Made from galvanised steel, it is also available with other finishes. This sculpture also benefit from night illumination from within the structure.

Meridian
Steel
4m height
Edition of 3

Meridian

The term meridian comes from the Latin ‘meridies’, meaning ‘midday’; the subsolar point passes through a given meridian at solar noon, midway between the times of sunrise and sunset on that meridian. Likewise, the Sun crosses the celestial meridian at the same time. So a meridian is the half of an imaginary great circle on the Earth’s surface, terminated by the North Pole and the South Pole, connecting points of equal longitude. This sculpture represents the half circle created by the meridian and encapsulates the sun and the moon.

The abstract from interlocks four meridian to create strong sculptural form, ever changing as various shadows and light catch the many flanges. On closer inspection one can only wonder how is was possible to be constructed as all the thick steel sections intersect each other! Mathematically this is the most challenging sculpture I have made!

The sculpture is fabricated from steel which is weathering naturally in the elements.

Zenith
Steel
4m height
Edition of 3

Zenith

This work explores the potential of form to define space. The circle representing the sun, earth or moon. The viewer can pass though the sculpture – the work becoming a gateway, an entrance. As we pass under the celestial sphere, we become part of the work, perhaps connecting with the metaphysical.

The zenith is an imaginary point above a particular location, on the imaginary celestial sphere. ‘Above’ means in the vertical direction opposite to gravitational force at that location. The opposite direction, i.e. the direction in which gravity pulls, is toward the nadir. The zenith is the “highest” point on the celestial sphere. The word ‘zenith’ derives from the Arabic expression سمت الرأس (samt al-ras), meaning ‘path above the head’.

The form combines strong clean lines with the drama of heavy ships steel. The sculpture is available in two editions – 2m and 4m height.

Azimuth
Steel
1.2m
Edition of 8
Colour edition available

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Azimuth

This sculpture is an exploration into negative space and three dimensional drawing. It plays with the material properties of steel in terms of balance and gravity. The steel can be seen to be enveloping three spheres.

Azimuth is derived from the  Arabic السمت as‑samt, meaning “a way, a part, or quarter” and is an angular measurement in a spherical coordinate system.

Samsara
Steel, zinc, paint
1.4m height
Edition of 8

Samsara

The essential abstract work takes inspiration form the concept of the cyclic nature of existence. The form is a globe, the flanges are abstractions of moon phases, but can also be interpreted as forms found in nature. The juxtaposition of the opposing direction of the flanges is symbolising birth and departing.

The form of the sculpture suggests flow and movement but at the same time has a quality of stillness. The sculpture conveys the harmony, inter-connectedness and the unity of existence. There is a feeling of lightness and fragility to the work reflecting the ephemeral nature of existence. The work interacts with the sun as it catches the different flanges creating a secondary pattern of shadows and sunlight.

Samsara is a Sanskrit word that means “wandering” or “world”, with the connotation of cyclic, circuitous change. It is also the concept of rebirth, the cyclicality of death and rebirth. Samsara evokes continuous flow referring to the cycle of birth, life death and rebirth of reincarnation in Buddhism and Hinduism.

This sculpture is fabricated from steel with a hot zinc coating and a durable vibrant violet paint finish.