Material
Faena
Tree of Life
Part of two landmark sculptural installations by Studio Job commissioned by Faena Miami Beach, one ‘The Fountain of Eternal Youth’ and the other ‘The Tree of Life’, an ancient mythological and philosophical symbol alluding to the interconnectivity between the earth and the universe.
- Year
- 2013-2016
- Material
- polished and patinate bronze, brass and aluminium, polychrome hand paintings, 24K gilding, silver plate, Swarovski crystals, pink marble, PU coating, electro motor
- Dimension
- ca. 800 x 250 x 250 cm
- Collection
- Faena Art, Miami Beach
- Edition
- unique piece
Tree of Life
Faena Forum
An European oak tap dancing on the tips of its roots on a massive marble plinth.
It’s trunk holds a crystal clad globe, endlessly spinning while (also here) wild roses slowly advance. There to endanger Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. Meanwhile From the top, Vermeer’s hand pours fresh milk over a cowboy’s hat that covers a massive, fleshy brain that’s attached to a polychrome rainbow.
The Tree of Life is planted in front of the Faena Forum, an art center designed by Rem Koolhaas. Although it seems like the cultural gab between the architecture and the sculpture could not be larger, together they do show the diversity and expressions of the creative fields.
- Job Smeets
