Embrace by Simon Probyn, Corten Steel, 185cm high, 100cm wide, 42cm deep, Abstract sculpture

This piece by Simon Probyn is a contemporary Corten steel sculpture. The work features two tall triangular forms that interact in a striking display of balance and tension. One triangle stands upright, anchored firmly to the ground, while the other inverts and rests delicately on its point, rising next to its counterpart.

Between the two shapes, a series of evenly spaced metal rows connect them, creating a visual rhythm that unites the opposing forms. These rows widen gradually to match the shifting dimensions of each triangle, giving the sculpture a sense of flow and harmony. The structured alignment contrasts beautifully with the natural irregularities of the weathered steel surface, where rich rust tones deepen over time.

The piece feels both architectural and organic. The triangles appear to reach toward one another, their connection through the rows evoking themes of unity, balance, and interdependence. As light moves across the steel, the linear gaps cast shifting shadows that emphasize the sculpture’s open, layered structure.

Embrace transforms simple geometry into a dialogue between form and space. The Corten steel’s earthy patina grounds the sculpture in its environment, while its precise composition invites viewers to move around it, discovering new relationships between the planes, lines, and voids.