Design
The Star and landform is inspired by the porosity and movement across the border, Scottish energy and innovation and the work of Dumfries and Galloway based mathematician and physicist James Clerk Maxwell & his theory of electromagnetism.
The concept began with the border drawn as a dashed line. In between the gaps the journeys are marked as a series of waves flowing in and out. They are different in amplitudes and frequencies. This scenario of multiple waves offers a field of energy. As the metaphor for energy evolved, Cecil focused on the curves folding over each other as representation for Scottish brainpower.
Cecil ran curves along the surface of a virtual sphere and instinctively intercepting and crossing them with rods. These slow the eye as it travels the curves. The rods and curves act as one art piece with two aspects contingent on one another.
Landscape
A lochan separates the two approaches with reflections of The Star. The mirrored reflection of the artwork may reveal, for the keen observer, the continuity of the single energy line that forms the artwork curves.
The supporting landform draws its inspiration from the Star. Entry paths curving upwards, travel the length of the field to the top plateau, in tightening curves formed by overlapping ellipses. Like planetary orbits the ellipses imprint a sense of gathering energy towards the Star.
Areas for gathering, picnicking and play provide further opportunities and experiences.
All set within a wooded and diverse landscape structure created through introduction of water, wetlands and planting.
Visitor Hub
A simple, contemporary visitor hub will provide meeting and education spaces along with visitor facilities.
