Mercury
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 rise.
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
