Introduction
For me, creating an art
installation is an invitation to dream, to imagine and wander in an exciting
space of possibilities. The excitement is there all along the process, but it
changes its façade. On the concept stage, there is a dance of thoughts inside
my head, by the choreography style of Pina Bausch, and often, the intensiveness
won’t let go, even when it’s almost dawn (frequent insomnia is expected during
the process). From this dance, I choose intuitively the ideas for the initial
concept. The process of materializing is totally curved. Sometimes I feel
inside a labyrinth of ideas. My wish to realize all my ideas along with the
variety of possibilities makes the process frustrating as well as exciting.
Integrating the
installation combines creative thinking and expression of values that are
important to me. Art is, for me, communication with the beholder, operating on the
senses and transmitting a message to the heart. I believe that it is with our
brain that we understand ideas and messages, but only with our heart we accept
and absorb ideas and values.
Landscape work is
especially exciting for me. Being in touch with nature with its wide
variety, with the close landscapes where you can notice the details, and the distant
ones that allow multi- angle glances. The change of natural light during the
day and the fall of sunrays on the installation, are changing the way the
installation is being read and the wind blowing adds a dimension of movement to
it.
About The Blog
The fascinating part in
the making is the complicated and diverse process starting with an idea
throughout to its realization
The blog presents the
whole process. From integrating the idea, through detailed planning, to
execution; I presents the complexity of the process in a short period of time,
dealing with external factors, on which I have had no control. Some of them are
local, like the manufacturers, distributers and artisans or the distribution
companies. At the same time, the same factors in France, but with an “added
value” including the language and the outstanding French lifestyle, in the form
of working hours around a long and persistent lunchtime break, and the many
free days on unpredictable times. Of course, this lack of control can be very
frustrating for a control freak.
Today, on the age of Twitter,
documenting every moment, and writing about the combination of meaningless and significant,
and everything in between, feels like the right way to do. The
blog presents the process beginning from breakfast in a fine French bakery,
located under my window's room, to the difficulty of intensive work and
frustration caused by schedules or unexpected problems. The blog is about the
lower moments, diluted with the bliss of making.
The blog is here to
describe the process that was a fascinating personal experience for me, through
all its stages. The blog has both, verbal descriptions and wide visual
detailing. I hope I succeeded in passing on the special experience I had, which
I am happy to share.
The Importance of
Ecological Say
Population growth which consequently increases utilization
of natural resources to supply the needs of humanity, is distorting the
relationship between man and nature. The connection between man and nature that
used to be respectful is now a cynical contract of slavery.
The initial point of my work is my own
responsibility to light the conflict between the need to preserve natural
resources and the development needed to improve life quality of people.
In my art work there is a call to raise public
awareness about the preservation of natural resources as a means to encourage
responsible decision making.
In planning an artwork I take into consideration
the natural characteristics of the site and its impact on the local culture and
history. My choice of materials is usually a means to emphasize the power of
nature, by likeness or contradiction. Art installation is, for me, a means to
bring into discussion the power of natural forces. The installation is a
reminder for the fragility of the system we’re living in. While we feel that
we’re living safely on the ground, there are underground forces that can burst
on any given moment. The red energy burst is a warning sign that
encourages the viewer to be more responsive to natural resources.
I hope that
the installation will motivate the visitors to give a second thought about the
way they understand the ground and the processes which take place in it, and
that it eventually will raise the respect that nature deserves.
Thanks
The initial process around finding a concept for
the installation is the most creative and exciting part that brings real
spiritual uplifting. With the integration of the concept of a three dimensional
presentation, comes the stage of indecision and looking for right technical
solutions, that will enable the fulfillment of the concept, while keeping the
essence and spirit of the artwork. The additional stage is characterized by
intensive work to its fulfillment, which in my experience is always under tight
schedules. The success of the installation is an outcome of a valuable group of
people, in which each donated his contribution, and they all have a part in
this installation.
I’d like to thank the steering committee of
Horizons 2013 for the opportunity I had been given to be a part of the special
event of earth artwork at Sancy. This event combines the unique beauty of
nature around Sancy with art, in the best way possible.
As an artist and architect that focuses on
ecological issues, I feel that I’m sharing the spirit of Horizons, of keeping
ecological values and promoting ecological awareness. A Special thanks
goes to Magalie for the help and support all along the process. I was deeply
impressed by the professional way in which Magalie managed the complicated
process. After the many correspondences and phone calls, I was glad to meet a
friendly and optimistic person. Along with the many responsibilities she took
on herself, she made sure that she was giving personal attention and help in
proper seriousness, efficiency, and with a smile that created a pleasant and
supportive atmosphere.
I’d like to
thank Serge and Gilles for their significant help that was very important to
the execution of the installation. Serge and Gilles had given me a pleasant feeling
that came from a true desire to help and did a great job that helped a lot in
pushing forward the execution of the installation.
Special thanks to Eliezer Gutman from Palram firm, who helped me with all his heart and made sure that the panels
would be ready on time, and wouldn’t agree to hear admiring words, that he more
than deserved.
The wonderful architects team of my office, is
also a part in the success of the installation. Thanks to Uri Hallel, a
creative architect and a 3D wizard, with whom the final concept was integrated,
using the work in 3D. I am sure that his lovely illustrations had contributed
to delivering the message, and in providing accessibility to the judgment
panel.
Thanks to Arie Hayun for his contribution in
choosing the materials and the constant moral support. Thanks to Zuki Rokach,
the special constructor, that enthusiastically volunteered to plan the
construction and for the welcome teamwork that led to constructive-wise and
creative solutions that fit the place and budget.
Special thanks to Michael Weitzman, an architect
to-be, multi talented, with amazing technical abilities, devotion and physical
strength, that his work in building the installation,
from dawn to sunset, was priceless.
Thanks to all of those who are close to me that
supported, appreciated, and missed me…
Oeuvre
EarthPulse, ou les vibrations de la terre, est une œuvre inspirée
des paysages volcaniques du
Sancy. Cette installation fait directement référence à l'énergie de la terre et à sa force
souterraine.
L'intention de l'artiste est d'attirer l'attention du visiteur sur
la présence d'une force
sous-jacente souvent omise face au calme et à la quiétude qu'inspirent ces paysages.
EarthPulse prend la forme d'un sismographe réagissant à une
éruption volcanique.
La force du séisme est représentée par des bâtons rouges
translucides de tailles
différentes, émergeant du sol par une fissure. Le coloris rouge rappelle la lave.
Il résonne comme un signal d'alarme qui vise à amener le visiteur à porter une attention particulière sur
les ressources naturelles et les déséquilibres
que peut causer leur exploitation déraisonnée. Les conséquences se traduisent bien souvent par des
catastrophes naturelles et humaines.
La Nature ramène l'homme à sa propre condition...
