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Spherical space, 2015 - Studio Olafur Eliasson, 2015 - Photo: Jens Ziehe
Spherical space, 2015
Studio Olafur Eliasson, 2015
Photo: Jens Ziehe
Spherical space, 2015 - Studio Olafur Eliasson, 2015 - Photo: Jens Ziehe
Spherical space, 2015
Studio Olafur Eliasson, 2015
Photo: Jens Ziehe
Spherical space, 2015 - Photo: Jens Ziehe
Spherical space, 2015
Photo: Jens Ziehe
Spherical space, 2015 - Photo: Jens Ziehe
Spherical space, 2015
Photo: Jens Ziehe
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Two stainless steel frames, arranged one inside the other and connected at frequent, regular intervals, trace the geodesic lines of a latticework sphere. Affixed to the small connecting spans between the two frames are innumerable triangles of aluminium, hand-blown yellow glass, and colour-effect filter glass. A single bulb at the core of the sphere projects the dynamic pattern of shadows created by the triangles and framework onto the surrounding space.

Drawing inspiration from the mesmerising relationship between internal motion and external shape exhibited by schooling fish, the static surface of the work appears to be a flurry of movement. The geodesic lines of the sphere naturally draw the eye upwards in a whirlwind of tints and shapes, and even the slightest movement by the viewer alters the perceived alignment of spirals and triangles, creating the illusion of constant change. The viewer recognises her movements through the room in the motion she perceives in and on the sphere.

Artwork details

Title

Spherical space

Year

2015

Materials

Stainless steel, aluminium, coloured glass (yellow), colour-effect filter glass (orange), halogen bulbs