新竹縣體育館公共藝術設置案
Hsinchu County Stadium Public Art Installation Project
About Event
Started Year
2013
Completion Date
2014
Organizer
Hsinchu County Stadium
Location
Hsinchu County Stadium
Category
Public art planning
Category
Brief Description
Shalom Arts team undertakes the Hsinchu County Stadium Public Art Installation Project, inviting the Israeli cut-out-steel sculptor David Gerstein to create three colorful sculptures, depicting athletes in the first gate of vehicles exiting, the entrance of the swimming pool, and the greensward by the entrance. Both of them demonstrate the integrated performance of athletes after many years of training during the competition. This project is also awarded the fifth Best Creativity Award by the Ministry of Culture.
Artwork 1: Peloton Wave
The peloton is a technique employed by cyclists to shield against the wind and cycle faster. The concept is based on the way flocks of birds travel long distances and offers each member of the group protection. The wave shape gives the sense of traversing a wild landscape, allowing the imagination to breathe life into unseen hills. Most importantly, it is about the power of teamwork and it is exactly the solidarity which is emphasized in sports competitions!
Artwork 2: Photo Finish
This artwork captures the heroic image of the runners sprinting towards the finish line. The artist portrays the tiring struggle top-notch runners must go through in order to keep pushing their bodies forward, striving for the final victory. While running, the athletes focus on their whole body until the final triumph; with long strides, head tilted forward, facing up at the sky, rushing forward with the end in sight, leaving onlookers’ hearts moved.
Artwork 3: Champion
This piece offers a more detailed impression of the peloton, although watching the cyclists in motion one cannot clearly distinguish individuals. The artist strives to capture movement without sacrificing detail, highlighting motion with colorful stripes that transcend the bodies of the cyclists.
Artwork Name/Artist/Medium/Genre
Artwork1: Peloton Wave/ David Gerstein/ 304 Stainless Steel/ Sculpture
Artwork 2: Photo Finish/ David Gerstein/ 304 Stainless Steel/ Sculpture
Artwork 3: Champion / David Gerstein/ 304 Stainless Steel/ Sculpture
Documentary Video
Process
The Process of the Artwork "Champion"
The Process of the Artwork "Champion"
The Process of the Artwork "Champion"
The Process of the Artwork "Champion"
The Process of the Artwork "Champion"
The Process of the Artwork "Photo Finish"
The Process of the Artwork "Photo Finish"
The Process of the Artwork "Photo Finish"
The Process of the Artwork "Photo Finish"
The Process of the Artwork "Photo Finish"
The Process of the Artwork "Peloton Wave"
The Process of the Artwork "Peloton Wave"
The Process of the Artwork "Peloton Wave"
The Process of the Artwork "Peloton Wave"
The Process of the Artwork "Peloton Wave"
Public Participation
Sport hero shadow puppetry workshop
Sport hero shadow puppetry workshop
Sport hero shadow puppetry workshop
Opening and guided tour
Opening and guided tour
Sport hero seminar
