Talisman
Talisman is the working title for a site-specific sculpture created by Adam Detre.
Adam seeks to create a sculpture that will represent the positivity that the sunrise, light and warmth have always given humans since the dawn of their existence.
Talisman will highlight the intrinsic human desire to look forward to a positive and bountiful future. To hope.
the current global environmental, political and social climate gives renewed strength to the need for hope.
We all hope that life will get less challenging, more bountiful or just simpler.
a talisman that encourages collective hope is more important now than ever.
The piece(s) will face towards the sunrise on the summer solstice which is 35° to the North East.
The Sculpture(s) would measure between 1m and 2m in diameter.
As part of a longer-term goal, Adam would create a small community of sculptures to mimic the idea of a small pre-historic community looking towards the sunrise/future/hope.
NB There is no intended religious or political statement associated with this project. Adam wants to create a symbol of positivity and hope associated with the sunrise.
Maquette - This piece as been partially carbonised
Maquette - This piece as been completely carbonised
60°07'55.9"N 23°34'10.1"E - forest near Jarnvik, near the artist’s home.
Environmental Factors
the direction and timing change a little bit every day.
Example: Filming the sunrise on 25.05.2023:
Sunrise time on the 25.05.2023 = 04:26
Sunrise elevation (when it will go above the horizon and trees = 05:00
Sunrise bearing = 42.18° - this may vary depending on the height of the horizon
Medium:
The materials used for the duration of the project will focus on and communicate positive environmental practices and sourced from within the surrounding area.
The distances travelled will be minimal. By keeping material delivery, production and implementation within a limited area, the carbon footprint will remain close to zero.
It will be preferrable that all materials will have been sustainably felled, recycled, or repurposed in order to support the central theme - hoping for a better future.
Size:
The individual units would be between 1 and 2 metres tall and follow similar proportions to those shown in the maquettes.
TALISMAN will be a site-specific environmental installation that seeks to draw parallels with the Land Art movement.
It will be available for all to see for free.