In Sun and Moon, Sullivan juxtaposes a turbulent, twisted relief cast from actual lava rock with a relief featuring the gentle slopes and folds of an undisturbed stretch of beach to present a metaphorical sun rising over a moon. The monumental sculpture radiates a warm glow with embedded LED lights while a curtain of horsehair dramatically descends from the base of the bronze. Sullivan’s expanding repertoire offers a visual, elegant equilibrium between artifact and nature. Sun and Moon draws inspiration from the ancient Norse legend of the gods Sol (the Sun) and Mani (the Moon). The myth describes the immortal siblings Mani and Sol who, on horse drawn chariots, are engaged in an eternal race circling the earth.
Sun and Moon 2016 81H x 36W x 3D Inches Bronze, LED and Horse Hair