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How are the stones holding up in mid air like that?

13 years ago
How are those stones being held up
Floating Rock Sculpture · More Info
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I feel part of the beauty of Davy's work comes from the sense of mystery of not knowing how the rocks are actually supported.

    Comments (17)

    • PRO
      13 years ago
      not really sure we did not create the sculpture.
    • 13 years ago
      There is an artist in Berkeley Springs, WV that produces similar works http://www.artistsofmerrywoods.com
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      Woods Davy is the artist
    • 13 years ago
      Are they real stones or created?
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      real
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      I suspect a rebar was used, and the stones were drilled with a diamond bit. A rebar was inserted thru all the holes and then the curve shape took place afterwards. Thats my guess.
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      I did a bit research. Seems that Woods Davy used a core drill and inserted pipes in between stones. I would gather that the pipe diameter size will vary depending on weight that it will be burdened on.
    • 12 years ago
      Muy entretenido ver las opiniones de algo que uno también se pregunta el " como"
    • 12 years ago
      I suspect they are stringed in some sort of metallic anchor in the middle, and somehow counter balanced perfectly..
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      I may be wrong but I would guess these are pre drilled and anchored with 5/8 rebar and epoxy.
    • 12 years ago
      That sculpture is awesome
    • 12 years ago
      are they actual stones or fibreglass?
    • 12 years ago
      How ever it was done, this sculpture is amazing. It makes me stop and think "wait a minute, what's going on here?" I would love to have it in my garden.
    • 8 years ago
      Any idea how much this piece costs?
    • PRO
      8 years ago

      No you can contact the artist though

    • 8 years ago

      OMG..People read the entire Q & A before asking the same questions over and over.Most likely,for those who lack a brain, the rocks are supported with a metal rod through the center of each or maybe superglue...lol. I suspect its the metal rod.

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