Kaleidoscope

Project description:

Production of an art edition
Kaleidoscope, 2008
Olafur Eliasson

Design and construction of a reflective work of art from the artist Olafur Eliasson. An approximately 2m large triangular mirror was arranged in a stainless steel frame made of bespoke hollow profile under a dichromatic glass plate, arranged in special angles. The resulting mirror is set 2.5 m into a specially manufactured base.

Light shines into the body of the object through a defined opening in the top of the mirror body. This is infinitely reflected through the mirror incorporated in the spatial triangle, thus producing a sub-terranean cosmos of "stars." A total of 12 further kaleidoscopes, each with a star formation.

Commissioned by:

Olafur Eliasson

Year:

2008

Project details:

Dimensions:
Dimensions: approx. 3000 x 1500 mm (inc. base)

Services:
welding (stainless steel)
electronic control of the light
electronics / cabling
water sealing
water cutting
milling and turning
transport and logistics
production of crane frames (for lowering 0.5 t)
installation and commissioning
service and maintenance