{"uid":"0cLvd5XZHNuhUZkd","type":"artist","tags":["instalation","public-space","sculpture"],"group":"no","group_name":null,"project_title":"MonoXylon (Working title)","summary":"Independently from culture, time or location, multiple communities erected pillars which pierced the sky. Egyptian obelisks, European menhirs and tribal totems represent mystical relationships with a spirit-being, such as animals or plants, and marked a place for rituals and ceremonies linking humanity with the natural world. In turn, these structures interact with a given group or an individual and serve as their emblem or symbol.\n\nThis installation is a universal monument emphasizing the interdependent relationship between man and nature through architectural elegance and sacredness. The pitched roof is a well-known archetype and could be traced back to the primitive hut. For this project it is turned into a symbol generating a unique and universal sacredness which does not refer to any specific culture, religion or country. Contrary to multiple other monuments, The MonoXylon (Mono = single, Xylon = wood or tree) is a quest for a timelessness and abstractness which will unite people rather than dividing them.\n\nEven though they seem rooted, monuments have always travelled the globe and are vessels to communicate and tell stories. As a modular structure, the Monoxylon can\u2014just like ancient monuments\u2014be moved to new places to become the icon for a new local community.\n\nThe attached document includes technical drawings for a tower of 21,0m and one of 10,5m height to show its flexibility. Depending on location, budget and context, the sculpture can be upscaled or downscaled.","space":"This work is developed for a public space in an urban context, such as a city park, garden or square. Free \/open space is crucial as the sculpture should be observed from a distance and up close. It is a centerpiece and a powerful symbol around which people gather, rituals are performed and event are organized. A space for contemplation and encounters. \n\nI'm very much looking forward to hear your thoughts and potentially discuss the possibilities with the curatorial team.","artists_proposal":null,"members":[],"lang":"en","status":"ok","video_link_password":null,"video_link":null,"audio_link_password":null,"audio_link":null,"images_link_password":null,"images_link":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/j2lwdq8m0ar2blz\/AACnWxfsUxPnBy0UC8DI_UY6a?dl=0","cellphone":null,"description":null,"estimated_budget":null,"complementary_info":null,"names":"C\u00e9dric","surname":"Van Parys","email":"contact@cedricvanparys.com","dni_type":"PASAPORTE","dni":"EN275345","address":"Rodenrijselaan 25c","city":"Rotterdam","nacionality":"Belgium","country_id":"169","birthdate":"1989-10-06T22:00:00.000Z","birthdate_2":"1989-10-06T22:00:00.000Z","telephone":"+32495100953","web":"www.officeccxd.com","fileCount":1}