The Observatory Variations (2017)

By Simon Beeson 2017

One of several play-sculptures of The Observatory Studio (1:100 aprox.) Created as part of the AUB/SPUB Residency at Burton Bradstock, 2017. Burnt wood and Jurassic Coast Limestone found rock 150x90x70mm (approx.)

Simon Beeson

Sand table (1-part)

PLAY (seat with table)

Bird Table

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