Nucleus by Phil Price is a photograph by Steve Taylor which was uploaded on December 9th, 2013.
Nucleus by Phil Price
This sculpture flips and twirls into so many shapes. One moment it is a heart, then parted lips, next something with wings that turns into arms.... more
by Steve Taylor
Title
Nucleus by Phil Price
Artist
Steve Taylor
Medium
Photograph
Description
This sculpture flips and twirls into so many shapes. One moment it is a heart, then parted lips, next something with wings that turns into arms.
It is 9m high and can be found on the junction of the High St, Manchester Stand Lichfield St. Phil Price's sculpture was unveiled on 29 September 2006 and was gifted to the city of Christchurch, New Zealand.
Here is what Phil Price said about the artwork:
"Nucleus: the positively charged centre of an atom. Christchurch was my place of study and remains the centre of my practice. So this title and the sculpture have a special significance for me. The artwork is a celebration of place. The simple singular form made of four equal parts are a reflection of Christchurch, with its well planned and laid out built environment. All the parts are connected and necessary for the whole to function. The plinth, with its exposed structure and beauty through function is a celebration of Christchurch's engineering and industrial base."
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December 9th, 2013