rickvanmeel

Structural Consensus | 2025 | CONCEPT

A monumental sculpture that is a contemporary reinterpretation of a classic "brain teaser", reimagined as a dynamic arrangement of semi-interlocking wooden puzzle pieces. Six precisely cut geometric elements fill the space of a twelve-pointed star. Though massive in scale and imposing in presence, the pieces appear to float weightlessly. Suspended in a moment between completion and collapse the sculpture reveals the hidden geometry and delicate interdependencies within. The intricate interplay of angles holds each piece in place, balancing the physical forces that act on them.

While the exact dimensions of the work are yet to be determined, it is conceived as both monumental in form and warm in materiality. Placed in an outdoor public space -be it a park or an urban square- the sculpture engages with natural light throughout the seasons, its shifting shadows offering ever-changing perspectives. Inviting curiosity and interaction, it encourages viewers to enter the space, adjust their vantage points, and contemplate broader notions of structure, balance, and interconnectivity. Whether these reflections touch on societal frameworks, personal relationships, or even the wider cosmic order, the work underscores the delicate equilibrium at the heart of all complex systems.