Brinkmanship

Brinkmanship places a driftwood ibex high above the ground on an elevated sculptural structure, creating a strong sense of height, balance and tension. The animal stands close to the outer edge of the form, while the sweeping structure beneath it gives the composition a pronounced vertical presence.

The art of stepping to the edge without falling off.

Artist: James Doran-Webb
Weight: 1,000 kg
Dimensions: 183 × 100 × 370 cm (L × W × H, approximate)
Materials: Long-dead driftwood, recycled stainless steel
Cost: £36,000