Robert Marsden makes powerful statements through his scuptural pieces, often created in series, and made of brass, copper, gilding metal or bronze whilst outdoor constructions are made of steel. They often suggest energy and movement, while at other times create a sense of stability, symmetry and regularity.In this particular piece from the collections, one of a series of 'cup' sculptures by the artist, 'his sure eye and artistic discipline, and his great care and precision in making, combine into an apparently effortless grace', Constance Blackwell, Foundation for Intellectual History.