Richard Swanson’s Radio is a mesmerizing exploration of balance, movement, and material. Twelve shimmering barbed wire spheres, each a foot in diameter, hover in a delicate yet powerful formation, suspended from the ceiling. Arranged in a five-foot-wide ring, these unlikely elements—sharp, rigid, and industrial—seem almost weightless, redefining the relationship between tension and harmony.

Swanson is a Montana-based artist known for his innovative use of materials and exploration of movement, balance, and form. With a background in sculpture and ceramics, he transforms everyday materials—like barbed wire in Radio—into dynamic, rhythmic installations that invite viewers to experience space in new and unexpected ways. His work blurs the line between fragility and strength, creating environments that feel both weightless and full of energy.