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Reading Piece
Reading Piece
Reading Piece
Reading Piece
Reading Piece
Reading Piece
Reading Piece
Reading Piece
Reading Piece

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A large semicircular fan comprised of four layers of thin metal rectangles. The first two layers complete the fan impression of the piece with every other layer placed slightly behind at an angle so that there are gaps from each perspective. The third layer sits at a right angle to the first two layers to build depth. These metal rectangles have been placed at a steeper angle to the first two layers, making it look as though the base of the sculpture is reaching forward. The last layer, set at the back of the sculpture, mirrors the third layer, but has more metal pieces.
Title

Reading Piece

Date

1982

Medium

Corten steel

Accession number

RG1_BC_S029

Acquisition method

commissioned by Heron Corporation Ltd

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Heron Corporation Ltd

Custodian

Heron Corporation Ltd

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

Inscription description

inscription on a stainless steel plaque mounted on front of plinth: READING PIECE 1982 / BY / PETER SAINTY / COMMISSIONED BY / HERON CORPORATION LTD

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Located at

Kennet Side, Reading

RG1 3EG

Offset from the pavement on a public highway outside the rear of Kennet Wharf.