The Universe (The Cellular Structure of Space-Time), 2009

Bronze

Diameter 8” (20 cm)

Space-time is often believed to be ultimately quantized or discreet in character. When contemplating the cellular structure of space-time I envision it as non-crystalline, i.e. each cell is different but if averaged over many cells they obey precise rules. The Cellular Structure of Space-Time imagines such a structure of space-time using the geometry of foam, a ubiquitous natural system that is comprised of irregular single cells with well-defined global properties. To create this piece, I squeezed water-filled balloons into a mold and filled the gaps in between the balloons with hot wax. After the wax had hardened, I popped the balloons to produce an open network of deformed spheres. I then cast the structure in bronze, gold-plated the interior and applied a dark patina to the exterior.