Olafur Eliasson . Sunpath for San Basilio
Place: Castello di San Basilio, Pisticci (Matera), Basilicata, Italy
Date: 2012
Artist: Olafur Eliasson
Client: Studio Olafur Eliasson
Description
Production of an artwork by Olafur Eliasson for the Castello di San Basilio, in the South Italian region of Basilicata.
A heliostat projects sunlight into the underground cavern of the castle, where the sun ray is redirected twice by two mirrors before its path is deflected by a mirrored ring.
Dimensions
heliostat, d ca. 3000 mm,
fountain cover d ca. 3000 mm
gate ca. 2400 x 2800 mm
Materials
stainless steel, steel
Services
development
production
machine construction
water cut
on-site installation
maintenance