Stardust Particle (2014)
This hanging sculpture combines two irregular polyhedra, embedding one within the other to form a single spheroid made of partially reflective, translucent filter glass and thin stainless steel struts. The vertices of the outer polyhedron, which is indicated as a steel framework, correspond to the centres of the glass pentagonal faces of the inner form. Depending on the lighting conditions and the position of the viewer, the artwork changes appearance as the panes of partially reflective filter glass catch the light and reflect the surroundings.
[Studio Olafur Eliasson]
Olafur Eliasson In Real Life
(July 2019 – January 2020)
In Eliasson’s captivating installations you become aware of your senses, people around you and the world beyond.
Some artworks introduce natural phenomena such as rainbows to the gallery space. Others use reflections and shadows to play with the way we perceive and interact with the world. Many works result from the artist’s research into complex geometry, motion patterns, and his interest in colour theory. All but one of the works have never been seen in the UK before.
Within the exhibition is an area which explores Eliasson’s deep engagement with society and the environment. Discover what an artist’s perspective can bring to issues of climate change, energy, migration as well as architecture.
[Tate Modern]
Stardust Particle (2014)
This hanging sculpture combines two irregular polyhedra, embedding one within the other to form a single spheroid made of partially reflective, translucent filter glass and thin stainless steel struts. The vertices of the outer polyhedron, which is indicated as a steel framework, correspond to the centres of the glass pentagonal faces of the inner form. Depending on the lighting conditions and the position of the viewer, the artwork changes appearance as the panes of partially reflective filter glass catch the light and reflect the surroundings.
[Studio Olafur Eliasson]
Olafur Eliasson In Real Life
(July 2019 – January 2020)
In Eliasson’s captivating installations you become aware of your senses, people around you and the world beyond.
Some artworks introduce natural phenomena such as rainbows to the gallery space. Others use reflections and shadows to play with the way we perceive and interact with the world. Many works result from the artist’s research into complex geometry, motion patterns, and his interest in colour theory. All but one of the works have never been seen in the UK before.
Within the exhibition is an area which explores Eliasson’s deep engagement with society and the environment. Discover what an artist’s perspective can bring to issues of climate change, energy, migration as well as architecture.
[Tate Modern]