WA by Sam Frith
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set of seven white hexagonal ce-
one-sidedly, the second rises to a meas-
ramic objects entitled Wa (meaning
ured central hemisphere. With only one
‘ring’ in Japanese) have smooth but unpol-
hemispherical section, it seems natural
ished surfaces. Each can easily be held in
to place the remaining six tiles around it.
the hand. They’re tactile. Seen side-on,
A crown of geometric petals is formed and
they curve gradually towards a lip on
reveals a ring, indented across the surfac-
one of their edges. Or most do. There are
es. Neither the structure nor the ring take
two variations. The first variation swells
precedence. This is the first ripple. 55
Sam Frith | Sam Frith has produced Wa as a preview for future installations, both public, private and commercial, across London. He sees them as blank slates to interconnect spaces, a reflection of how networks expand and information grows, a flux of particles that spread organically.
WA art installation – London, UK
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