Angela bulloch 5D Applied Arts heavy metal stack of six sculpture

How do polyhedra create a 5D visual effect?

Angela Bulloch’s heavy metal stack of six sculpture is a stainless steel sculpture that plays with geometry and perceived depth. The heavy metal stack of six sculptures consists of vertically stacked polyhedra, each with a reflective metal surface that interacts with light and the surrounding environment. The polyhedron design creates an interplay of perspective, making the structure appear to change depending on the viewer’s position. The “5D visual effect” in the heavy metal stack of six sculptures is achieved through a combination of geometric complexity, reflective surfaces, and spatial illusion. The multi-faceted polyhedra are arranged in a way that creates depth beyond three-dimensional space, as their mirrored surfaces dynamically capture and distort reflections. This ever-changing perspective gives the illusion of continuous transformation, allowing the viewer to experience something beyond traditional spatial perception.

The structured yet irregular arrangement of the polyhedra in a heavy metal stack of six sculpture exploits the principles of mathematical precision and optical illusion. By exploiting the reflective properties of stainless steel, the heavy metal stack of six sculpture interacts with its environment, making it appear to be in a state of fluctuation. The effect is similar to how digital simulations can manipulate depth and movement, linking physical sculpture with a sense of extended dimensionality.

Angela Bulloch Applied Arts, heavy metal stack of six sculpture