
Blüte für zwei alte Akazienstämme
Technical Specifications: Blossom: Gneiss, Diameter: 82 cm Petals: Cast Concrete, approx. 550 x 360 cm, Height: 30 cm Location: Fountain in Brixen, at the confluence of the Eisack and Rienz rivers
Project: "Blossom for Two Old Acacia Trunks – Fountain at the Confluence of Eisack and Rienz"
This project is dedicated to two old acacia trunks, whose impressive remains reach up to five meters in height. The acacia trunks stand along the well-trodden right bank of the Eisack River, near the Widmann Bridge. The title of the project, "Blossom for Two Old Acacia Trunks – Fountain at the Confluence of Eisack and Rienz," expresses the spirit and vision behind my artistic intention: To embrace the inevitability of decay while simultaneously creating an artwork that celebrates life. Life and death have always belonged together. At the feet of these dying trees, a large, powerful blossom now grows. It once again reveals the dignity inherent in these old trunks, while at the same time leading us toward a joyful, life-affirming future full of hope. The water flowing from the blossom symbolizes the all-encompassing force of life, which nourishes our deepest hopes.
Commissioned by:
Municipality of Brixen – Comune di Bressanone
Brixen Tourism Cooperative – Bressanone Turismo Soc. Coop.
Brixen Public Utilities – ASM Bressanone
With gratitude to the patrons / Grazie ai fondatori:
OPTIK BRUGGER – Michael Brugger
Family Thomas Gasser – Gasser Naturstein
Eugen Psaier – psaier.energies
Family Josef Profanter & Sons Hannes and Christian
Family Michael Villscheider & Sons Lukas and Hannes
Family Willy Vontavon & Daughters Anina and Lia
2018
Bressanone, Italy