Paul Malone : Blue Oval Orbit Study

Blue Oval Orbit Study : Perspex, french enamel, silver powder, fixtures. 25 x 25 x 8 cms : 2005

A three layer perspex sandwich with positive curved outline and dots of spirit dye. An arrangement of elliptical planetary orbits on layer 2 counterpoints the four hex bolts and the central telescope view of the night sky.

The evaporation rings and counterpoint of the planet and its moon emulate the expansion of the gravitational pseudo-force. The whole is experienced again as a machined artifact.