Skaters' Arch

This brightly coloured, circular sculpture achieves a dramatic pictorial presence. Its flowing, window-like form becomes a framing device capturing the dynamics of ice-skating. 

The push of the blade, as it cuts into the ice surface to propel the skater forward, is exemplified through a myriad of cutout shapes. These forms evoke the style of Henri Matisse, and combine to create the sculpture’s dynamic form. 

A stepped, podium-like plinth combined with the sculpture’s frame-like form create a welcoming symbol for the area — an artwork functioning as a place-maker identifying the facility and the activities therein.