No doubt many will remember the huge sculpture which adorned the olympic park in London for the olympic games held in London 2012 designed by Anish Kapoor . The large sculptural structure was a dominant feature of the olympic park. Following the London 2012 games, Kapoor’s sculpture re-opened in April 2014 as the Arcelor Mittal Orbit (after the steel company that in part funded the original commission) and is now a visitor attraction enabling panoramic views across London and the home counties. Well this huge structure will now be added to, by the incorporation of the work of german artist Karsten Holler known for his interactive works of art and interactive installations, especially his slides, which invite the viewer to become participant… His work (as mentioned on 23rd July blog post) is on view at the Hayward gallery in London right now.. and his work ‘Isometric Slides’ offers visitors the chance to exit the gallery via two giant spiralling slides that uncoil down the building. Isometric Slides currently at The Hayward Gallery
This new collaboration will unite the work of two artists, using the existing artwork of Anish Kapoor and integrating the work of Karsten Holler. Speaking about the new collaboration, Holler said ” I am thrilled that my tallest slide so far will cling onto Anish Kapoor’s The Orbit, taking an existing artwork as its site ”
Sliding is fun, scary, exciting… and firstly involves a decision, .. do i /dont i ..? but once you slide, you have committed yourself to the act, you are no longer the viewer (deciding) , you are the participant, and involved (decision done) a variety of emotional states to be experienced ! all brought about by art, created of imagination !!
It sounds a fantastic idea and i will definitely be a visitor when it opens to the public, which is due in the spring of 2016, i will be viewer, make my decision, and courage gathered.. become participant ……………………………..
