The project was inspired by dandelions which are present in nature. The idea of Dandelions is to capture floral delicacy using “heavy material” – metal. The delicate nature of Dandelions contrasts the monumental architecture of the city.
Dandelions are made of high quality acid resistant stainless electropolished steel. It does not require special maintenance. It is totally water, storm and winter-proof.
The group of butterflies, made of acid resistant stainless electropolished steel dangle from the ceiling; their transience and fragility as opposed to the architecture of the hall.
The main idea is a reference to the mythical Garden of Eden from which the human kind emerged and spread his vision of world and culture. Adam and Eve presents a young couple enjoying the moment of privacy and intimacy.
Using various types and gauges of steel wire, the artist has created figures full of energy and whimsy. The sculpture might be likened to a line scribbled on paper, with a similar freedom of movement. There is the sense of immediacy as if the artist created the figures very quickly, allowing the lines of the wires to twist and turn as they wished. The artist wanted the figures to have real as well as visual movement. They have a “kinetic energy” that makes them seem to communicate with each other and with viewers.
The sculpture consists of timbers which form a heavy solid floating in the air, above the circulation area.
With their colours, leafs bring a nice memory of quiet days of summer and autumn. The idea was to capture their elusiveness using “heavy material” – metal.
Sphere made of tangly roots, an image taken from nature, is in contraposition to the industrial interior of a shopping mall.
Shawl made of acid resistant stainless electropolished steel is suspended under the ceiling. It refers to the structure of fabric.
The sculpture “Splinters” is made of solid wood, presenting splinters increased to the macro scale. However, through their structure, they are in contraposition to smooth-structured shopping mall environment.
The project was inspired by dandelions which are present in nature. The idea of Dandelions is to capture floral delicacy using “heavy material” – metal. The delicate nature of Dandelions contrasts the monumental architecture of the city.
Dandelions are made of high quality acid resistant stainless electro polished steel. It does not require special maintenance. It is totally water, storm and winter-proof.
DNA sculpture represents a continuation of a cycle designed for Municipal Botanic Garden of Wroclaw University. The form symbolizes a spiral line of DNA code. It combines masculine and feminine element with upward dynamics striving for further evolution.
Struzik Art Ltd
Art in Public Space
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