Monoliths are original pieces of the Berlin Wall, assembled in circular shape, that have been painted and 3D relief printed with large, phosphorescent humanoid forms glowing in the night. The Berlin Wall was a guarded concrete barrier that physically and ideologically divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989.
In this installation, the circle formed by the stones, calls for a sense of unity and peace, as opposed to separation and containment. It invites viewers to gather and talk, the exact opposite of its original purpose which was to divide. Furthermore, the humanoid figures, printed on the Monoliths are there to protect, like totems or tutelaries whilst the viewers stand in the centre.
The Monoliths were shown in two significant historic locations: Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, where the original wall was separating East and West Germany, and the Glienicker Brücke – or Bridge of spies, which was also a restricted border crossing between the Eastern and Western blocs.
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Monoliths
Monoliths is a circular light installation made from original Berlin Wall segments, featuring phosphorescent 3D-printed humanoid figures that glow at night and symbolize unity and protection.
Light
The installation uses phosphorescent pigments and metallic dual-color paints combined with 3D relief screen printing to create glowing humanoid forms that radiate in the dark.
Technique
Composed of original Berlin Wall elements (each 3.6 × 1.2 × 2 m), the structure is arranged in a circle and enhanced with 3D relief screen printing using phosphorescent and metallic pigments; installation size is variable.