The form of the circle has been used for millions of years throughout art, science, culture, mathematics and on. The shape appears both in human creation and in nature without human intervention. In modern science the circle has been key in developing complex mathematical equations, notably Fibonacci's golden ratio that is the scientific ratio used to predict patterns of nature. The compass and the circle it scribes was used as the symbol of God's creation, as many believed that there was something intrinsically "divine" or "perfect" that could be found in circles. This perfection is seen in the circle's form and balance; as the circle is the only shape in which every point on its exterior is equidistant from its center point, and can also be symmetrically bisected on an infinite number of axises. The circle has commonly represented the cycle, or “circle” of life, as the shape seems to be never-ending, with no recognizable beginning, middle or end. This exhibition takes the circle as a repetitive element that is highly diverse in the forms it can take on. It is used as a two dimensional element of design, an element of depth and as a building block for all visible dimensions.
The groups in this exhibition are based on this simple yet highly complex form; each set emphasizes one aspect of the shape. The first lies flat, using only the most basic circle to form an organic composition using rings of varying sizes with an emphasis on asymmetrical balance and movement. The second shows depth and therefore the dimensional aspect of the circle using both wire rings, rod and tubing in a stacked composition to emphasize depth, not only in the shape but also in space. Finally, the third set combines rings at all axises to form the sphere that can be broken down to its initial form as three rings and rebuilt again using a minimalist design to show the circular form at its most complex. This third set is constructed from three interlocking rings that contain notches that allow the pieces to be set in a specific way to form the shape of the sphere.