#predents

LABYRINTH, Jan Krticka, Moravia, Czech Republic, 2001 (p94) “To create a distinct area within a larger and potentially overwhelming environment. The labyrinth almost seems hidden in the forest, but the artist managed to create a clearly defined space with his walls of leaves that are held together with nylon thread and anchored to tress standing varying distances apart from each other.” “Labyrinth is based on a binary concept. The grid, the orderly element, represents monotony-things remaining the same yet generating confusion. Set within this grid, the labyrinth creates distance and acts as a specific and defining element. It establishes a closed space within an open space, an inside and outside, and delineates the private from the public.”

120 DOORS PAVILION, Mauricio Pezo and Sofia von Ellrichshausen, Concepcion, Chile, 2003 (p116) “...a single structure made of steel tubes and 120 standard-size wooden doors. The layout was organised around five concentric paths that led to a central room. The doors formed the perimeters, which served as borders and barriers that blocked or at least hindered progress along the path toward the innermost portion of the labyrinth.”

MEETING SLIDES, Carsten Holler, Billie Tsien, and Todd Williams, Kemi, Finland, 2004 (p178) “At first glance, Meeting Slides is just a carved snow platform, but the sculpture actually comprises a number of labyrinthine ramps that visitors can slide down to a central space.” “The use of light made the sculpture stand out from the monotonous Finnish winter landscape, indicating that there was more to be seen here than just an infinite field of snow-a specific site begging for exploration.”

With my sister stressing about her finals right next to me, I thought this article to be totally appropriate.