And the AYSK #2 award goes to...
Olafur Eliasson
Mini-Bio: Born in 1967 in Copenhagen. Lives in Copenhagen and Berlin. Scandinavian break-dancing champion. (And I did not even make that up.)
What kind of art? Public and site-specific art. Scientific art (art and science combined.) Large-scale sculpture/architecture and installation.
Examples of his work:
Two images from his Waterfall Project, New York City, 2008
For more information: NYC Waterfalls Project
As you can probably tell, Olafur Eliasson's work has a great deal to do with nature--or, more specifically, human perception of and relationship to nature. He has been considered a "relational artist", which means that his work's purpose is centered around its relationship to the viewer, the relationship to its surroundings and the new relationship it creates through its existence. The theory of "relational art" is complicated one, but Olafur Eliasson is the best artist to demonstrate the practice of that theory. I find his work particuarly important because through his artworks he creates a dialogue about reality, manufactured reality, the fear that stems from the altering of realities and the importance of nature.
If you want to learn more about Olafur and his work, his own personal website is a great place to start.
Enjoy!
For more information: NYC Waterfalls Project
As you can probably tell, Olafur Eliasson's work has a great deal to do with nature--or, more specifically, human perception of and relationship to nature. He has been considered a "relational artist", which means that his work's purpose is centered around its relationship to the viewer, the relationship to its surroundings and the new relationship it creates through its existence. The theory of "relational art" is complicated one, but Olafur Eliasson is the best artist to demonstrate the practice of that theory. I find his work particuarly important because through his artworks he creates a dialogue about reality, manufactured reality, the fear that stems from the altering of realities and the importance of nature.
If you want to learn more about Olafur and his work, his own personal website is a great place to start.
Enjoy!
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3 comments:
The waterfalls series looks faaaaaaaantastic. I want to see in person!
i did get to see one of the waterfalls mere days before it went down. woot!
I saw that installment at the tate. I have pictures of my relection on the ceiling somewhere. It was amazing.
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