Moon Wheel

The path of a total lunar eclipse transcends a simple arc, manifesting as rhythmic spatial movements. Featuring 16 meticulously arranged stainless steel discs crafted with modern techniques, this installation reconstructs the Moon’s orbital dynamics. Each disc’s surface boasts a specialized stone-grain texture, mimicking meteorite impact textures unique to the lunar terrain.

At the center of every disc, a traditional hand-hammering technique creates naturally undulating lunar craters. The mocha-toned finish, achieved through vacuum electroplating, exhibits a subtle interplay of matte and metallic luster under varying light angles. As sunlight filters through the discs, shifting gradients of light cast evolving projections on walls, mirroring authentic lunar phases indoors.

This wall art transforms astronomical observation data into tactile three-dimensional forms, capturing celestial motion through industrial materials. Serving as a striking spatial accent, it invites contemplation on the intersection of astrophysics and artistic expression—where seemingly random arrangements reveal calculated angles replicating the Moon’s orbital path around Earth.