Scales. A cube inspired by the shimmering scales of the salmon
Did you know that you can count a salmon's age by the rings
on its' scale, a bit like those of a tree?
The scales are a fascinating part of the salmon very much like a fingerprint. They form beautiful body armour that changes in colour throughout the life of the salmon. This cube looks at the salmon during its silver stage, and depicts each scale by using a disc of highly reflective stainless steel. Over 1000 discs have been used to achieve this effect, they are each attached to the cube by a pivot which allows the scales to move in the wind, rather like a wind chime.
Most fish, including salmon, have a layer of scales covering their skin. Scales are small, hard plates, like fingernails, that cover the body for protection. The scales overlap to form a flexible armour plating to protect from predators and bruising.
The scales are a fascinating part of the salmon very much like a fingerprint. They form beautiful body armour that changes in colour throughout the life of the salmon. This cube looks at the salmon during its silver stage, and depicts each scale by using a disc of highly reflective stainless steel. Over 1000 discs have been used to achieve this effect, they are each attached to the cube by a pivot which allows the scales to move in the wind, rather like a wind chime.
Most fish, including salmon, have a layer of scales covering their skin. Scales are small, hard plates, like fingernails, that cover the body for protection. The scales overlap to form a flexible armour plating to protect from predators and bruising.
