Sculpture in the Workplace - Grenville Davey - Little Emperor

Just took a couple of snaps in the lobby this morning when I got to work, as some rather interesting pieces have been installed (ten in all I think) by Cornish artist "Grenville Davey" (born in Launceston, funily enough), I must say it is nice to get a bit of culture with my commute, even if I don't know a lot about art... ;) -

- this one particularly caught my eye, entitled "Chess", I was drawn immeditately to the high contrast and then lingered, curious as to why there are three colours of pieces engaged -

- this one is "Eye/Engine" (see it from another angle in the background of the next shot), it's quite a large piece, I like the muted reflection in the dishes, it made me think of those chinese lion drums (for some reason) even though it more closely resembles a gong arrangement, but judging by the title I have the wrong end of the stick completely ;) -

- and finally "P's and Q's", which is quite a pleasing piece, if I had more time I might work out what word is being skewered at the bottom, I've seen a picture of it in a rural setting and it actually looked a *lot* more impressive, somehow, a lot of the impact is lost because of the staggeringly imposing surroundings, put it outside in Jubilee Gardens and it would draw a lot more attention I think...