Translucence in Steel
Rusty Ghosts features striking sculptures by renowned Czech artist Čestmír Suška. Crafted from repurposed industrial metal, these objects serve as a profound statement on sustainability and transformation. By day, they stand as rusty, monumental, yet playful intrusions in the landscape. By night, they shed their industrial weight, transforming into translucent, ethereal phantoms through a curated interplay of light and an immersive soundscape resonating from within the metal forms.
Installation Highlights
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Renowned Artistry: Features the work of an internationally exhibited master of large-scale sculpture, reflecting strong roots in the Czech sculptural tradition.
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Dramatic Transformation: Offers two distinct visual identities—a solid industrial presence during the day and a poetic light experience at night.
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Curated Flexibility: We work closely with festival representatives to select a bespoke collection (2-5 pieces) that perfectly harmonizes with your specific landscape.
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Site-Specific Integration: Both the lighting design and the immersive soundscape are tailored specifically to the location, ensuring the art feels like a natural extension of the site’s genius loci.
Technical Specifications
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Medium: Repurposed steel, bespoke light design & immersive soundscape.
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Variety: Curated selection of several pieces; sizes range from 6 m tall to 6 m long.
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Installation: Plug-and-play system. Requires a flat, solid surface and a telehandler (e.g., Manitou) or crane for setup. No additional anchoring required.
