Trails with Tails

The sculpture is made up of three curved and twisting pathways carved from a single slab of Irish Blue Limestone. The curved and elegant sculpture symbolises three pathways. The stones interlocking paths are pierced, allowing for views through the sculpture. Each pathway is carved to create an illusion of perspective.

The widest curved pathway on the sculpture will have the bands and text markings of a topographical map of the park, referencing the undulating landscape. This may even include some of the organic ‘bunker’ shapes from the neighbouring golf course. The second curved pathway will represent water and will relate to the small pond situated in the park and the view down to the River Medway. The surface of the stone will be carved and polished to mimic the flow and the reflection of the water. The third pathway will represent the arboretum and the variety of species of trees in the park. It will have a series of leaf shapes and seeds carved onto its surface.