The famous "Sculpture Continuum" is composed of a group of 13 abstract forms. The artist, Oliver O'Connor Barrett, intends them to be used in a playground. Although these abstract forms are aesthetically pleasing in themselves, the most intriguing and original thing about them is the way in which the artist has designed and arranged them so that when they are viewed through any one of the apertures located in the sculptures themselves, two or more of these forms are seen in perspective to form a single realistic image - a giraffe, a man standing on his head, an elephant, and so forth. Looking through the aperture not only focuses vision on the pieces that make an image, but at the same time excludes all other pieces from view.

In developing the "Continuum" the artist has had to solve many difficult problems. The pieces forming the composite image had to be placed in an exact line projecting from the viewing aperture. In determining their relative scale the distance from the hole and from each other had to be taken into account, as well as the height of the viewpoint. Furthermore, as the piece containing the aperture must itself must be part of another composite figure when seen from another direction, the aperture had to be placed so that it would either be part of the composite image or not interfere with it in any way.

The creation of a sculpture continuum may be complex, but its enjoyment is simple and provides a delightful experience for children and adults alike. The Chunky Candy Corporation is proud to make it available to visitors at the New York World's Fair.