The Gate of Aigina, by Kostas Varotsos (2009)
Situated on the pier in Aigina harbour, and made of glass, this sculpture is a wonderful thing, absorbing and reflecting the light.
The first two photographs were taken mid-day and the last three at dusk.
Varotsos is predominantly, but not exclusively, a public space artist, creating huge sculptures and installations, glass being his favourite material.
His best known sculpture is the Runner which you can see here . You can also see another of his sculptures here
I loved the way The Gate changed as the light changed and the reflections that were created.
Like liquid light.
A beautiful piece. I love the fact that it changes as the light does. It would be interesting to make a photo diary through the year.
ReplyDeleteIt was only as we were travelling back to Athens that I thought I should have photographed the sculpture at night because as you say, Olga, a photo diary would be an interesting idea - I was furious with myself for missing such an opportunity. I like his work.
DeleteI'd second Olga's comments. The pictures taken at dusk, with the sun lower down and the light changing are particularly effective.
DeleteI'm glad you like it, Mick. I think it's wonderful. We came upon it by chance, at dusk, so we saw it at its best the first time we lay eyes on it.
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