Sculpture ~ David Parfitt

Mercury. A sculpture by David Parfitt

  • Marble sculpture based on one of the seven alchemical planets, sited at Pfizer's headquarters in Sandwich A number of marble fragments each inscribed with a single word, with multiple meanings, is scattered over a lawn, like the remnants of a paper-chase. This work was the result of a discussion about oracular solutions to problems that developed in discussion with a group of research scientists. The intention was that the sculpture could be used to nudge a solution out of a problem. » Click to zoom ->

    Marble sculpture based on one of the seven alchemical planets, sited at Pfizer's headquarters in Sandwich A number of marble fragments each inscribed with a single word, with multiple meanings, is scattered over a lawn, like the remnants of a paper-chase. This work was the result of a discussion about oracular solutions to problems that developed in discussion with a group of research scientists. The intention was that the sculpture could be used to nudge a solution out of a problem.

  • The result for the scientist could well be a pay rise, an increase in temperature, or just to get op and stretch their legs. » Click to zoom ->

    The result for the scientist could well be a pay rise, an increase in temperature, or just to get op and stretch their legs.

  • try a random approach it might work, or use brute force... » Click to zoom ->

    try a random approach it might work, or use brute force...

  • Part of a multi-threaded commission by Pfizer, including workshops with research staff and local artists, an event for Canterbury Festival and 7 commissioned sculptures at the Pfizer Gateway site in Sandwich, Kent. Funded by arts & business, Pfizer. Collaborating with Canterbury festival & International arts consultants. Jan 2002 and ongoing » Click to zoom ->

    Part of a multi-threaded commission by Pfizer, including workshops with research staff and local artists, an event for Canterbury Festival and 7 commissioned sculptures at the Pfizer Gateway site in Sandwich, Kent. Funded by arts & business, Pfizer. Collaborating with Canterbury festival & International arts consultants. Jan 2002 and ongoing

Mercury. A text based marble sculpture by David Parfitt, based on one of the seven alchemical planets, sited at Pfizer's headquarters in Sandwich
Several marble fragments each inscribed with a single word with multiple meanings, scattered over a lawn, like the remnants of a paper-chase. The result of a discussion with a group of research scientists about oracular solutions to work problems. The intention was that the sculpture could be used to nudge a solution out of a problem.