The Sawtooth Ramps

'Sawtooth Ramps', 1992-93, Motorola-M8, Bathgate, Scotland, commissioned by Motorola. The site-specific earthwork is situated on Motorola's 95 acre site, adjacent to the M8 motorway, the major east-west axis route. The landscape was addressed as a whole, and three inter-related sculptures have been designed in accord with their surroundings. The viewing is progressional from the M8 motorway, and more contemplative along the walking path, within the property. The artworks are constructed from local natural materials which integrate with the landscape, connect to regional history, past industry and geological formations. The earthform, with geotech reinforcement, is 1,000 ft. long. The Seven Ramps are each 35 ft. high x 116 ft. wide x 145 ft. long; the Platform, is 142 ft. wide; the height of the Platform & Ramps is 500 ft. A Stream has been re-directed adjacent to the earthwork, 1,000 ft. long, connoting a moat. The inference of the sculpture is one of solidity, connection to place.