This site uses cookies to help deliver its services and analyse traffic.
Stainless Steel Sightseeing in Yorkshire...!
If you’re looking for an interesting day out this summer, then why not head on over to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park? The unique venue is playing host to a major exhibition of work, the first in the world, created by the Swiss-American artist Not Vital. Best known for his large-scale sculptures though also a major influential figure in graphics, architecture and painting, the ‘extraordinary and enigmatic’ Vital’s work will be on view until 2nd January 2017.
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is in West Bretton, close to Wakefield, and is an absorbing, exciting and informative place to visit, made even more so by the installation of more than 40 of the artist’s key pieces, many of which utilise stainless steel in their construction. The largest museum project of its type by Vital, it carries a resonance of his native village of Sent in Switzerland, combined with his experiences as an adult in the USA and around the world.
Vital has always had ‘a sense of enquiry and wonder’, which has led him to experiment with many different types of material in his artistic process – these include glass, ceramics, marble, precious metals, coal and stainless steel, to name just a few. He is said to have an ‘alchemist-like’ touch with the materials he uses and his works explore themes of place, identity and dislocation.
One of the works currently on view is ‘Moon’, a giant stainless steel sphere that has been polished to a mirror sheen, reflecting the environment it is placed in. The work represents Vital’s absorption of nuances of culture in the many places he has visited and each crater has been separately produced after being based on actual photographs of the moon. These craters, produced by craftsmen in Beijing have been individually welded onto the main structure of the stunning object.
Stainless steel is one of the most useful and versatile materials known to many and so it is no wonder that artists such as Not Vital and many others use it in their work. Tough, aesthetically pleasing, easy to work with, cost efficient – what more could any artists want from their chosen medium?! Many artists use welding wire for sculptures. Look out for many more instances of stainless steel being used if you decided to visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park!
Latest from BS Fixings
Introducing Tite®-Fix at BS Fixings
BS Fixings is proud to introduce yet another brand to our lineup - Tite®-Fix! This brand offers a range of high-quality screws designed for various applications, from tongue & groove...
Continue readingNew In! Rawlplug’s R-KEM2 Polyester Styrene-Free Resin
We're pleased to share something special with you – the Rawlplug R-KEM2 Polyester Styrene-Free Resin 300ml has just landed at BS Fixings! This ingenious resin is designed for use in...
Continue readingIntroducing the Premier Volkel Range!
At BS Fixings, we are proud to stock a fantastic range of products from many well-known names in the DIY and construction market, and we’re excited to extend our catalogue...
Continue readingHow Do I Choose the Right Size Drill Bit for a Wall Plug?
In this blog, we’re going to tackle another common question we hear in our community – how do I choose the right size drill bit for a wall plug? Choosing...
Continue readingWhat’s the Difference Between an Anchor Bolt and a Through Bolt?
When it comes to securing anything from the lightest of fixtures to the heftiest of machinery, the importance of choosing the right bolt cannot be overlooked. It’s the kind of...
Continue readingWhat is the Difference Between Type 2 and Type 4 Wall Ties?
If you’re struggling to find the right wall tie for your construction project, you are not alone. Wall ties, essential for the structural integrity of buildings can often lead to...
Continue reading