Simon Donnelly


The Border Sculpture


In the wake of rising nationalism, neo-liberalism, partisan politics and the vulnerability of globalism, I feel as an artist there is an urgency to address current political and social issues within my contemporary practice. Created from a suspended circular wire frame, motors, pulley actuators and infrared tracking. The Border Sculpture explores the fluidity of borders on both sea and land, it actively engages a participant of any political persuasion through its aesthetic and interactivity. My intention is to provoke curiosity and intrigue as the audience engages with this kinetic sculpture, while sensitively highlighting the turbulence of nationalism and identity politics through its predetermined border shapes.

Simon Donnelly
Simon Donnelly