[8] It now sits atop of the A12 Westlink Underpass (a grade-separated junction) where, according to a 2009 Northern Ireland Assembly report, sees approximately 80,000 cars on average flow past it each day.

[9] The globe-shaped, white and silver steel sculpture is a representation of a new sun rising to celebrate a new chapter in the history of Belfast.

[5] Due to Belfast's history of conflict and the location of the Westlink separating some of the city's unionist and nationalist communities, the sculptor noted that it was important to design a sculpture that could be viewed in its 'roundness' from any angle and therefore any political or religious persuasion.

[5] The sculptor encouraged input from local people living near the landmark sculpture, including the holding of creative workshops with groups from the Donegall Road and St James' areas of Belfast.

[8] Belfast City Council coordinated the plans for the new sculpture with strong support and funding from the Department for Social Development (Regeneration Directorate) and the National Lottery, through the Big Lottery Fund, through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, as well as advice and assistance from the Department for Regional Development Roads Service.