VINCENT MOCK

This summer Vincent Mock was credited with an exciting new task, the creation of a significant 3D-printed, 3.5-meter Radiolaria sculpture. In collaboration with Kadans Science Partner and Cepezed Architects, this project is being undertaken for 'Plus Ultra', the newest and largest building at the Utrecht Science Park in the Netherlands. The goal is to have the sculpture suspended in the atrium of the building next year.

Radiolaria are tiny, intricate plankton that have been drifting through our seas for over 500 million years! In addition to being crucial for the marine ecosystem, Radiolaria are known for their beautifully intricate silica skeletons, often resembling stunning works of art. Despite their delicate beauty, Radiolaria are incredibly small, averaging just 0.1 to 0.2 millimeters in size! This means that the sculpture will magnify their original size by approximately 17,500 times!

Adding this sculpture to a public, common space is especially exciting because it means that engagement with the natural world becomes more widespread. It stimulates the public to be curious and to think and talk about nature conservation; a discussion that Mock is proud to promote through his work. You can find Vincent’s work available in our galleries or visit his website for a full overview of his wider practice.

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