One: All That We Can See

‘One: All That We Can See’ by artist Sundari Carmody is a major artwork amongst Adelaide’s Lot 14 precinct, representing the ratio suggested by contemporary physicists between the visible and invisible universe: the hypothesis is that 95% of the universe is made up of dark matter and dark energy, leaving only 5% of ‘normal matter’ visible. 

ES worked closely with Guildhouse and Sundari to bring this artwork to life in June 2022, undertaking detail design, fabrication and installation in this central hub of Adelaide. 

Standing 4m tall, the sculpture is made from black steel tube with a white LED lit section at the top of the ring, representing the 5%. It contributes to the transformation of Lot Fourteen’s North Terrace frontage and forms part of the public environment to spark curiosity, inspiration and sharing of ideas. 

Photography: Sam Roberts