Universal Flight

Flying high in the ceiling of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Business & IT building lobby (through the connection between Durham College and UOIT) is a subtle three-tiered mobile.

What this sculpture lacks in boldness, it certainly makes up for in beauty. Toronto-based artist and musician, Sam Ferrara based the design around the theme of a butterfly, symbolizing that if a student wants to achieve something, they can because everything beyond is considered within reach.

Each tier sits at the level of the three floors of the building:

  • First level - slivers of the moon
  • Second level - planets
  • Third level - stars

Note: this piece is delicately balanced and moves gracefully and silently, which aids in the appearance of floating objects. To fully appreciate this piece, the second floor is a great vantage point.