Following moon cycles has a long
tradition in cultures around the world.
Linked to the various temporal cycles
used in planting crops, time calculation
throughout the whole year and the early
observation of the similarity to the
menstrual cycles of women, has meant the
moon has been an important celestial
body to observe.
The carved moon phases in the glass
panel of this sculpture allow the lunar
movements to be marked while the image
of the moon is reflected in the blue
liquid of the glass orb suspended above
it. The cast stone base is incised with
glyphs representing earth, air, fire and
water in a variety of forms, from
ancient to early modern, recalling the
long history of these elements in all
cultures.
