Turning Forms, Modern sculpture at Marlborough School in St Albans, England.
Turning Forms is an abstract concrete sculpture located on the grounds of Marlborough Science Academy in St Albans. The work features two interlocking, twisting loops that rise vertically and are supported by an internal metal framework.
The sculpture was created in 1950 by Barbara Hepworth for the Festival of Britain and displayed at the Thameside Restaurant when it opened in 1951. It has been located on the school grounds since 1953 and is now a protected monument.
The sculpture incorporates principles of Constructivist art through its exploration of geometric forms and spatial relationships in three dimensions.
The work is freely accessible on the school grounds and can be viewed from various angles by outside visitors. It is best visited during daylight hours to take advantage of natural light and see the texture of the concrete surface clearly.
The sculpture was originally mounted on a motorized rotating plinth that completed a full turn every two minutes. This rotating mechanism made viewing the work a dynamic experience, as the form continuously revealed itself from different perspectives.
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