The Dandelion Duo sculpture has a delicate ethereal presence in the landscape and uses the iconic dandelion seed as a symbol of rebirth, growth and freedom. Natures will to survive is a recurring theme in David Watkinson's work and it is his hope that this piece encapsulates a sense of optimism and hope for the future.

David had to mimic the weighting of the Dandelion Seed in order to make this piece move; the exact balance between the weight of my pappus, its wind resistance and its counterbalanced seed pod had to be found.

To add to a mix of physics, balance and design are the aesthetics of the sculpture, which had to constantly evolve in reaction to the very fine parameters David was working within.

When the wind blows there are innumerable patterns created by the multiple articulated bearing points; it is a piece that reveals itself slowly allowing space for contemplation.

  • Size (approx): 2.8 x 2m

  • Materials: stainless steel, lead weighting