Mandala Eighty 

David Annesley's 'Mandala Eighty' is a sculpture made from bent and welded metal. The material's industrial origins are important here. Steel, particularly in the form of welded tubing, lends itself to both precision and a certain readymade aesthetic. Annesley combines these qualities, creating a form that seems at once carefully calculated and off-the-cuff. The bright finish further enhances this effect, reflecting light and blurring the boundary between the object and its surroundings. Consider the labor involved: the shaping of the steel, the welding of joints. These are skilled processes, yet not traditionally associated with fine art sculpture, more with manufacturing. Annesley’s sculpture encourages us to question those categories, finding beauty and significance in the everyday materials and processes that shape our world. By bringing these into the realm of art, he elevates the ordinary, reminding us of the creativity inherent in all forms of making.