Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction by Ray Smith (1992)
Iconic Milton Keynes sculpture Chain Reaction was created specifically for its site in Campbell Park and was sponsored by many local developers. It was designed to be viewed from every angle, with the basic idea of creating a three-dimensional model of figures balanced like acrobats in an endless chain. It is made from laser-cut mild steel and painted in its iconic red paint.
Ray Smith (1949-2018) was a versatile sculptor and painter who drew on media images for his works. Trained at Trinity Hall College, Cambridge. He was commissioned to create public art pieces across the UK including pieces for Southamption General Hospital, Leeds and Slough. His piece the Flying Spiral for Crawley in West Sussex has echoes of Chain Reaction, made in steel and painted red featuring a person appearing to fly through the air.
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Public Art in our ParksOur parks are home to nearly 30 pieces of beautiful public art.
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CaveSculpture made of concrete and wood by Ivan and Heather Morrison
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Armillary SphereCut Steel Sculpture by Justin Tunley located in the Labyrinth
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War VeteranCarved from granite by Ronald Rae
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Animals in WarA memorial of all animals that have died in wars by sculptor Ronald Rae
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Chain ReactionIconic Milton Keynes sculpture Chain Reaction was created by artist Ray Smith
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Circle DanceLiving willow sculpture by Claire Wilks
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HeadMade of Corten steel by Allen Jones
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GnomonComposed blue grey slate this piece can be found overlooking Campbell Park cricket pitch
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Onwards and UpwardsCarved by artist Robert Koenig
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Light PyramidVision of artist Liliane Lijn to replace the original basket beacon
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Public Art at Newlands and Willen LakePublic Art pieces and landscape architecture can be found at Newlands and Willen Lake
