Six Number Two, Tensegrity sculpture in Solomons, US
Six Number Two is a metal sculpture in Solomons composed of rods and cables arranged to create a balanced structure. The form demonstrates how tension and compression forces work together, producing an interconnected pattern of elements that supports itself.
Kenneth Snelson created this work in 1967 while exploring new structural systems in sculpture. The piece marks when experimental methods in art began to gain attention and recognition.
The sculpture demonstrates how artists in the mid-20th century became fascinated with modern construction methods and mathematical systems. It shows a moment when art and engineering came together to explore new forms of expression.
The sculpture is freely accessible year-round and best viewed in natural daylight. Visitors should walk around it from different angles to fully understand how the components interact in space.
The structure holds itself together through precise balance between pulling and pushing forces, not through fasteners at the base. This system makes the sculpture appear to float even though it relies entirely on forces locked in tension throughout.
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