Flight by Tom Merrifield, Bronze. Edition 2 of 5, 374cm high by 374cm wide. Body. Classical. Female. Figurative. Nude. People. Performing Arts. Women sculpture

Flight by Tom Merrifield is a monumental garden sculpture cast in bronze with stainless steel elements. The piece stands approximately 3.7 meters tall and wide, creating a striking presence outdoors. It depicts a female ballet dancer captured mid leap, with arms and legs fully extended and her body arched gracefully. The figure rises from an elegant, sweeping curved support that gives the impression of lift and movement.

The sculpture emphasizes dynamism and poise. Despite the weight of the materials, the dancer seems to float effortlessly, creating a sense of weightlessness. The solid bronze figure interacts with the negative space of the arch, highlighting the drama of the leap. Viewers can engage with the sculpture from multiple angles. Light and shadow play across the surface, enhancing the illusion of motion.

The title Flight reflects both the dancer’s airborne pose and a sense of aspiration and transcendence. Merrifield, a former classical dancer, applies his deep understanding of the human body in motion. As a result, the sculpture conveys elegance, energy, and the fleeting beauty of a moment frozen in bronze and steel. The curved support, reminiscent of a ribbon or trajectory, reinforces the sensation of soaring through space.

Designed for outdoor display, Flight invites viewers to explore it from every perspective. From the side, the sweeping curve emphasizes arc and direction. The piece combines technical mastery with expressive beauty, celebrating the human figure at its most dynamic.

Now installed at The Sculpture Park, Flight is admired by thousands. If you wish to purchase it, the Sculpture Park team can arrange full removal and installation.