Journey of Circumference – Thilo Frank x Phillip C. Reiner, 2025

Metal sculpture featuring circular shapes and wooden texture within an outdoor courtyard setting.

"Journey of Circumference" translates planetary orbital frequencies into spatial experience. Eleven sculptures distribute across Woodhub's landscape, each positioned according to mathematical relationships derived from planetary periods. The installation functions as a frozen animation-static frames from a continuous orbital dance. Moebius topology guides the arrangement: visitors trace a path that twists through space, experiencing the sculptures from continuously shifting perspectives. Frank's concept links celestial mechanics to human scale; Reiner's geometric framework ensures mathematical precision in placement and form. Stainless steel catches Danish light differently through seasons, while integrated lighting extends the work into darkness. The collaboration transforms abstract orbital data into walkable constellation, making cosmic rhythms tangible through movement.

Research: Planetary orbital periods convert to spatial intervals through harmonic analysis. Each sculpture's position corresponds to a specific moment in the planetary dance-Mercury's rapid orbit, Venus's resonance, Earth's annual cycle. The Moebius arrangement ensures no beginning or end; visitors complete circuits that return transformed. Computational tools map orbital frequencies to ground positions, maintaining proportional relationships while adapting to site constraints. The static installation implies motion through sequential viewing, each sculpture a temporal marker in cosmic choreography.

Stainless steel sculptures on brick patio surrounded by potted plants and trees.
A woman walks through a garden with a sculpture of wood and metal.
The young girl stands on the grass under a metal structure that has red flowers and integrated lighting.
Circular sculpture of metal and wood with illuminated rings.
Wooden sculpture with intricate spiral design and integrated lighting in outdoor setting.
Contemporary art installation with wood and metal structures featuring integrated lighting, creating an immersive experience.
Metal sculpture with LED lighting at night, showing circular form.

Photography: Thilo Frank

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