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Helical
Dance
Helical Dance, (Working
Drawing-Helix 6), 1993, 9'8"x6'10"x4'6", Cherry, Maple, Ebonized
Mahogany, Plastic Laminate
The structure consists of two
interwoven chains (executed in cherry and maple) each consisting of six helical
bands of varying length joined by irregular loops. One band (shown above)
was bent. The work required development of a system for laminating and
trimming the helical bands.
Using Design CAD 3-D on a DOS-based 486
computer, Nutt developed working drawings of each section and then plotted
full-sized prints.
One of the most complex tasks was to develop a
system to plot coordinates in space so the work could be accurately
assembled. Nutt is shown here with plotting devices and staging.
Once assembled the structure is self-supporting.
Nutt (r) is shown here with Dr. T.L.
Nagabhushan, Vice President of Biotechnology Research for Schering-Plough in
Kenilworth, NJ examining the maquette for Helical Dance, after
installation of the sculpture in 1993.
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