This sculpture is a visual allusion to the ancient geometers quest to square the circle using only compass and straightedge.
That was a 2 dimensional exercise,I have here extrapolated and represented the idea in a three dimensional format.
It has been subsequently proven in 1882 to be an impossible task though many have come close.
To me it serves as an example of certain vain efforts and quests that in spite of the fact that they can never be solved completely ,have nevertheless a TRANS FORMATIVE or transcendental effect on the seeker and thus serve an enlightening function anyway.
It sort of teaches one to redirect focus on process rather than outcome…

Finally done,here's the close up showing the difference between the stainless sphere and the bronze cube.
I knew it had to be a pristine fabrication for the full effect to be achieved so;
The square bronze plates were plasma-cut . I then beveled all four edges of each plate at 45 degree in order to insure a tight fit. The stainless discs that compose the sphere were pushed (cold-formed) with a 100 ton press into hemi-spherical dies to achieve the proper radius and I made sure they all matched even with their diameter measurement AFTER forming.
Most all the welds are only on the inside ,and I have made the FEWEST POSSIBLE to hold the form together.
At this point I'm relatively pleased with the piece.
Now to begin the arduous task of selling the thing...