Toroidal topologies are found in tornados, whirlpools, vortexes, and magnets. They have come to symbolize the movement of the Earth within the solar system. This floating sculpture directs peoples' movements around a continuum, echoing the watery surface it rests upon.
Torus was a 60-foot-wide public artwork with a closed curve tunneling over an arrangement of steel sectional barges. Just prior to sunset, Torus was tugged to shore and tied to a pier, where it was docked for the night. As the boats departed, a circular ceremony began. People were invited to walk in and around the floating Torus and enjoy a serene space as the sun set. Public art organized for Nuit Blanche, Toronto.
