Juggernaut of Nought by Richard Trupp, Waxed Steel, Edition 5 of 12, 236cm high by 150cm wide by 75cm deep, Abstract sculpture

Juggernaut of Nought by Richard Trupp is a monumental abstract sculpture in waxed steel. Standing 236cm high, 150cm wide, and 75cm deep, it commands space with its stark industrial form. The piece shows a huge spike or elongated triangle, leaning at a dramatic angle. Its sharp tip pierces the ground below, as if frozen mid-impact.

Trupp’s use of raw waxed steel gives the work a tough, almost brutal presence. The surface catches light in subtle ways. Rust, scratches, and tool marks become part of the story, reminding you this form is forged, not born. Despite its size, it feels strangely agile. The lean of the spike suggests motion — a force driving downwards yet pulling forward too.

The sculpture balances tension and stillness. It feels like an unstoppable object caught at the moment of contact. There’s a sense of risk in how it tips over but never falls. The triangle’s clean lines contrast with the rough finish, creating a clash of elegance and grit.

Trupp’s title hints at deeper questions. “Juggernaut” suggests unstoppable power, while “Nought” means nothingness. Together they point to a paradox — a huge force aimed at emptiness. This steel form stands like a monument to human ambition, the drive to push forward even if the ground beneath might not hold.