I have done quite a few 2-D pieces where I have designed a shape and kept everything in the same plane. I had the idea of doing some relatively simple form (and 8 is a lovely shape ) and see what I could do with a cut up version. I was delighted with the result and although I initially assembled it upside down , I soon changed it and the form seems to have echoes of the original 8 but quite a bit of difference .I also like the pun on the original pieces of 8 being pirates treasure as this is quite a treasure itself. I think I will explore this idea further.