The Portal

The Portal, Circular Abstract Sculpture from Recycled Bicycle Tires

A door to somewhere calmer.

The Portal is a passage to another place, a dimension without worries or stress. Strips of bicycle tire rubber fan out in a circle around an open center, drawing the eye inward toward the opening and whatever quiet lies beyond it. It invites a pause: a moment to look through, breathe out, and leave the noise behind.

Materials

• Recycled bicycle tire rubber, cut and layered by hand

• Cardboard armature

• Steel wire supports

• Chestnut wood base with clear coat

• Matte black acrylic finish

Measurements

• Width: 33 cm / 13.0 in

• Depth: 14 cm / 5.5 in

• Height: 40 cm / 15.7 in

• Weight: approx. 3 kg / 6.6 lb

Design Features

• Circular form of pleated tire strips that radiate around an open center

• Visible tire markings and stitching that show the raw, reclaimed material

• Disc raised on slim steel supports above a warm chestnut base

• Compact size for shelves, desks, and sideboards

Care Instructions

• For indoor display only

• Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth or brush

• Avoid water and cleaning agents

• Keep out of direct sunlight, since UV can age rubber over time

• Decorative art object, not a toy

Why It’s Special
A one-of-a-kind original, made by hand in 2025 from reclaimed materials. It is signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity.