The final sculptures, though non-representational, are inspired and informed by the diatoms and micro-organisms found in water samples collected from the River Leen, which flows through this dynamic recreational space. Access to laboratory facilities at BioCity, Nottingham, allowed the artist to observe the diatoms under a microscope during the development phase.

The work aims to connect audiences to the natural resource of water and to celebrate local biodiversity. It also continues the artist’s ongoing interest in diatoms and waterborne micro-organisms.

The installation will comprise four sculptures, each 1.7 metres high, located at a landscaped entrance. Constructed using environmentally friendlier materials, the sculptures form part of an integrated vision developed in collaboration with a landscape architect. The landscaping features grass-covered earthworks—initially created by the artist at miniature scale—which are inspired by the forms of diatoms and other microscopic organisms, creating a visually sympathetic setting for the sculptures. The work seeks to render the invisible visible.

Throughout the research and development period, the artist carried out photographic documentation, drawing, modelling, and environmental experiments and projects, all of which contributed to the evolution of the final design.