Tim Morgan

Description

Tall and elegant, each Vein is constructed from glass rods, held in compression between two steel blades. By binding a stack of rods to create a whole, rather than forming a bubbled or fragmented sheet of glass, Morgan creates a unique and intricate texture in his work. Standing in a group, the three structures are set at varying angles so as to catch the light at different times of day. This use of the physical properties of light, and the way it interacts with glass, continues an interest in reflection, diffraction and the movement and manipulation of light that has been present in Morgan's recent work. Vein was commissioned by Cass Sculpture Foundation following the enormous success of his previous commission, Cypher.

The work changes throughout the day, its elements in constant play with nature. Each sliver of glass moves with the wind and the changing qualities of light form subtle differences in pattern and colour. When viewed from certain angles the light caught by the glass renders the steel blades invisible, creating the impression of a glowing needle suspended in the air. This forms a startling sight; a bright white tear set vertically against verdant surroundings. This work acts alongside its environment, suggesting that the artist wishes to draw our attention to the natural forces all around us. Usually only noticed in its extremes or absence, white light is here forced into our sphere of recognition. Tim Morgan renders the invisible visible, without relying upon prisms or spectrums, capturing it and making Vein a striking and absorbing work.