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Given space is a yard situated between the Institute and
the neighbouring building housing the Norwegian Academy of Music. The
space is well defined between simple facades. It has a lively, S-shaped
topography. The winding path between the building is frequently used among the public,
offering a shortcut road to the nearby metro station.
My idea was to
emphasize and interpret this public space, which in fact already has some
sculptural qualities.
The figure itself marks the different altitudes of the site, and makes
more evident the dynamic character of the foot path. It announces the
space from distance in both directions. It is big enough to create a
visual dialogue with the architecture.
The internal idea is an act of balance. The upper part stands firmly
only because of the counterbalancing lower part. Inertia is being
challenged, allowing for a dynamic appearance. The lightness is
emphasized by two yellow colours: One bright yellow, the other somewhat
warmer.
Height altogether: 7,4 meters
Material: Painted steel
2015
Commissioner: KORO (Public Art Norway)
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