THE ORB WAS AT ITS BEST IN 2019 26/08/2019

The explanation for the changing orientation of the orb lies in a subtle but crucial detail found in the artist's broader commentary on her work. Describing her sphere sculptures in general, O'Connell notes that "although very heavy, they are moveable and can form a part of a ritual". This indicates that the orb was not permanently fused to the platform in a single orientation. It was likely repositioned manually, perhaps by maintenance crews during servicing, over the course of its two decades in the park. These periodic, deliberate adjustments would account for the user's correct observation that the orb appeared in different positions on different occasions.