Whitechapel Slate Circle 1981

"Whitechapel Slate Circle" (1981) is a minimalist sculpture by British artist Richard Long. The work consists of a large circle made of slate fragments, arranged on a floor. The simple, geometric form and the natural materials evoke a sense of the land and the natural world, a recurring theme in Long's art. The work's scale and placement invite the viewer to consider their own relationship to the environment and to the artistic process. The use of slate, a material often found in the environment, reflects Long's interest in the earth and its materials.