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Standing at the center of a shallow pool, Frederick Eversley’s sculpture comprises a pair of parabolic curved forms that appear to bend either towards or away from each other, depending on the vantage point of the viewer.  The arcs are constructed of alternating layers of painted metal and clear acrylic.  Each arc appears opaque from the front and back, but partly transparent when viewed from the side.  Because of its complex composition, the sculpture appears to be kinetic when viewed from different directions, even though the artwork is physically static.  In addition to creating the sculpture, Eversley also was involved with the engineering of the fountain and the design of the surrounding landscape.  He has said that he hopes the sculpture encourages viewers to explore and enjoy the garden while observing the artwork from different vantage points and at various times under changing qualities of daylight.

A former aerospace engineer, Eversley was the first artist-in-residence at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum from 1977–1980.  Eversley has said that he believes in creating art that conveys universal meaning, and is easy for viewers to relate to and appreciate.  He has been inspired by, in his words, “energy in all its forms, as both a physical and metaphysical concept.”  Eversley has rarely titled his artworks, in order to allow his viewers to create their own associations and meanings for his sculptures.