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David Rickard - Synthesis (Heavy Chain)
A suspended sculpture by David Rickard, installed at the Institute of Immunity & Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital London. The stainless steel chains are made up of four different sized links which represent the building blocks of RNA. The sculpture as a whole is formed from the underlying code that guides the creation of our immune systems.
Other Fabrications worked with David Rickard to develop the materials specification and system. The chain has four sizes of link, made from 15mm solid stainless steel rod. We made bespoke tooling to bend, weld and finish 935 links in specific order..
Info
Client - David Rickard / UCL Public Art
Location - Royal Free Hospital, London
Completion date - June 2023
Engineering - Constant SD
Photos by Other Fabrications (fabrication and install) / Agnese Sanvito