Landform, 2001, Charles Jencks / National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One / SML.20240722.R8.04942-04946-Pano
Landform is a land art locate at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, Scotland.
#landart #landscapearchitecture #charlesjencks
Created in 2001, this installation combines elements of sculpture, garden design, and conceptual art to create a visually captivating and intellectually stimulating experience.
Charles Jencks is an American-born architect, landscape designer, and architectural theorist, was known for his pioneering work in postmodern architecture and landscape design.
His approach to landscape architecture, which he called “landforming,” sought to synthesize sculpture, garden design, and conceptual thought.
Jencks believed that landscape design had a unique quality of being the most “cosmic” of all arts, allowing for a deeper connection between humans and nature.
Key features of the work:
1. Design
The work consists of a series of grassy, terraced mounds arranged in spiral patterns, surrounding crescent-shaped pools of water. This design creates a visual link between the gallery’s Modern One and Modern Two buildings, which are situated across the road from each other.
2. Inspiration
The shapes and forms in Landform are inspired by natural phenomena such as waves, clouds, and geological formations. Jencks was also influenced by fractal patterns and chaos theory, incorporating these complex scientific concepts into his landscape designs.
3. Functionality
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Landform serves multiple purposes:
- It provides a striking backdrop for events at the gallery.
- It offers a platform for viewing the gallery’s outdoor sculpture collection.
- Visitors can walk and sit on the terraced paths, encouraging interaction with the artwork.
4. Recognition
Landform won the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Museum of the Year in 2004.
Charles Jencks. American cultural theorist, landscape designer, and architectural historian.
1939-06-21 to 2019-10-13
BA Harvard 1961, MA Harvard GSD 1964, PhD in Architectural History, University College, London.
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- Canon EOS R8
- Canon RF 24-105 f/4L IS USM
- Handheld pano
Landform, 2001, Charles Jencks / National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One / SML.20240722.R8.04942-04946-Pano
#smleurope2024 #smlphotography #seeminglee
Landform, 2001, Charles Jencks / National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One / SML.20240722.R8.04942-04946-Pano
Landform is a land art locate at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, Scotland.
#landart #landscapearchitecture #charlesjencks
Created in 2001, this installation combines elements of sculpture, garden design, and conceptual art to create a visually captivating and intellectually stimulating experience.
Charles Jencks is an American-born architect, landscape designer, and architectural theorist, was known for his pioneering work in postmodern architecture and landscape design.
His approach to landscape architecture, which he called “landforming,” sought to synthesize sculpture, garden design, and conceptual thought.
Jencks believed that landscape design had a unique quality of being the most “cosmic” of all arts, allowing for a deeper connection between humans and nature.
Key features of the work:
1. Design
The work consists of a series of grassy, terraced mounds arranged in spiral patterns, surrounding crescent-shaped pools of water. This design creates a visual link between the gallery’s Modern One and Modern Two buildings, which are situated across the road from each other.
2. Inspiration
The shapes and forms in Landform are inspired by natural phenomena such as waves, clouds, and geological formations. Jencks was also influenced by fractal patterns and chaos theory, incorporating these complex scientific concepts into his landscape designs.
3. Functionality
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Landform serves multiple purposes:
- It provides a striking backdrop for events at the gallery.
- It offers a platform for viewing the gallery’s outdoor sculpture collection.
- Visitors can walk and sit on the terraced paths, encouraging interaction with the artwork.
4. Recognition
Landform won the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Museum of the Year in 2004.
Charles Jencks. American cultural theorist, landscape designer, and architectural historian.
1939-06-21 to 2019-10-13
BA Harvard 1961, MA Harvard GSD 1964, PhD in Architectural History, University College, London.
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- Canon EOS R8
- Canon RF 24-105 f/4L IS USM
- Handheld pano
Landform, 2001, Charles Jencks / National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One / SML.20240722.R8.04942-04946-Pano
#smleurope2024 #smlphotography #seeminglee