negative single twist components

This piece uses a single component in two configurations to form a hexahedron (cube) and helix.

The component itself is a negative knot (it is knocked out of the overall shape). The knot is a simple twist with one rounded side and one angular side: a circle and a square.

a diagram of the component

the paper versions were significantly floppier than metal, but I still needed to make this to see if the size was right.

just for enjoyment: as the dye oxide was setting and the metal was cooling, the components were on a tube above the sink. they made a great sound if you ran your hand along them. it looked pretty cool too.

different views of the hexahedron. notice how you can tell the viewing angle based on the colors.

medium:

(artwork medium)