Kirsti Taiviola: Seppele (Garland)

Installation, 2021

An ode to light, shadows, and everyday objects. A wreath in memory of fleeting time.

Master of Arts, University of Art and Design Helsinki, b. 1976, lives in Helsinki, Finland

Information

Artwork finished in: 2021

Which kind of light sources and what other materials and equipment are used? Circa 50 engraved glasses, bespoke luminaire with led.

Please provide the dimensions of the work. Approximate size will do. Please mention if the work can be adjusted. (width-height-depth): Circa 180 x 180 x 180 cm, height can be adjusted.

Electricity consumption: Standard mains current (10A/16A).

Does the artwork use sound? No sound.

Support and other structures: The work needs support structures, hanging points, or similar.

Please state which structures, hardware or other equipment is needed from the client: A pedestal or other (white) platform to place the glasses on. A hanging point in the ceiling for the bespoke luminaire.

Minimum height of the space: 250cm

Minimum square meters of the space: 8m2

Requirements for the space: darkness, temperature, colouring (light / dark / specific colour / other) etc.: Dark or dimly lit space, no strong spotlights nearby.

Building time and people required (estimate): 1/2 day, 1 person.

Artist's presence: Artist or their representative must be present during building.

Seen before at: Empiria; The Finnish Glass Museum, Riihimäki, 2021