Para Pivot I & II

By Alicja Kwade

The very dynamic architectural installation by Alicja Kwade is visually impressive as it indicates through design that there is movement, yet there is not. Designed in 2019 for the Roof Garden Commission, the elegant sculpture captures an intellectual feeling of time, perception and scientific inquiry.

Kwades intention with the bold and intellegent was to rethink the way space and time is thought of throughout art history. The artistic installation caught the eyes of many famous artists and was displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The commissioned artwork comes in a series of seven and is prefered to be displayed in an outdoor setting. The choise of an outdoor setting would further encourage one to think about the designs details to rethink the space.

Made from a powder covered stainless steel that are precisely angled and nestled with large spheres, look as if they are floating in a weightless way. The appearance of the sculptures resemble an imaginative solarsystem that can challenge ones perception on its unique design. The playful design is able to be appreciated by all demographics. The placement of the scultpures in thes images perfectly frames the cities landscape.

The way that the still installation invokes thoughts of movement is incredible. The designs intention would be useful as inspiration to create movement in a mechanical design with a bone system in place, but also with the help of a visually challenging design. These dynamic and elegant sculptures inspire me to create a complex design that can show movement in more ways than one. That would match Medusa’s chaotic and tragic story.

Located in Bozeman, United States, situates the fascinating pavillion of the Town Enclosure which was designed by CLB architects. The art installation was commissioned by Jackson Hole Public Art with some support from Centre for the Arts, Jackson Businesses and private donors. The installations purpose was as a space for gathering but also to act as an art installation. The art installation is an incredible work of architecture through its simple yet sophisticated bold design of large surrounding walls layered that appear to be tumbling one after the other.

The peaceful sculpture is open to the public and offers sanctuary amonst the small town. The space within the sculpture is quite a large area which allows for the public to interact with it in many ways, for relaxation, visual experience, meditation and for the sake of visiting the interesting spot.