Untitled

About this artwork.

The constructivist-looking tower by Tom Postma and Alexander Schabracq bears the name of the cultural centre and is crowned by a red diamond. At night, the tower is illuminated by blue neon. Slanting against the entrance is a flagpole with a red flag draped over the edge of the roof. A globe is embraced by a winding black tube. An eye hangs to the left of the entrance.
 
With this artwork, the artists aimed to break through the business-like character of the building and betray something of what is going on inside. The light effects and colours give the work something festive and cheerful. The flag also contributes to this. According to the artists, the red gem stands for the 'sparkling, crystallised, ecstatic experience of every visitor to this centre'.

Facts & Figures.

• Design
  Tom Postma
  Alexander Schabracq

• District
  Oosterpoort & Europapark

• Year of creation
  1991

• Art type
  Art in / on a building, Light artwork

• Material
  Steel, Plastic, Neon light

• Dimensions
  h 20,50 m