The Chandelier, 40” x 38’’ x 36’’ , Steel, brass, copper, iron, rubber, human hair, wire, and light, 2022.

Collaboration between Bruna D’Alessandro, Magdalena Dukiewicz, Rebecca A. Flis. Electrical design by Jason Yung.

The Chandelier is a mobile interactive sculpture formed of suspended components floating in the air and moving in response to air currents and human interaction. The sculpture has a form and function of a chandelier, therefore has both decorative and utilitarian character but it is also an invitation to play. It’s constructed by combining elements in such a way that they uniquely balance each other. Viewers are welcome to get closer, to investigate and interact. Driven by curiosity of an aesthetically sublime form and warm, welcoming light, they might be astonished by unforeseen discovery. Upon closer inspection The Chandelier reveals the unexpected. Bouncing flesh-resembling elements, human hair gently fluttering, repeating a motion, dangling, and flickering organic-looking metal components are all arranged in a unique spectacle of light and shadow. All to give the viewer a sensorial experience with a grotesque character of Wunderkammer.

Work created for the exhibition ‘Eisenwunderwelt’ (Iron Wonder World) curated by Jenny Hillenbrand and Kristen Tordella-Williams, in occasion of the 9th International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art in Berlin, Germany.

From the press release:

‘Eisenwunderwelt’ translates to “Iron Wonder World” as the exhibition features contemporary, collaborative reinterpretations of cabinets of curiosity and their intersection with cast iron. The exhibition is a part of the 9th International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art and includes the work of over 65 international artists who collaborated together to create thirteen projects. Participants include artists, musicians, and writers from Australia, Austria, Canada, China, England, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, Switzerland, the USA and more. Artworks showcase diverse approaches to the theme using cast iron and its ability to connect with various media including digital production, video, installation, sculpture, photography, and performance. The exhibition is open to the public from September 8-25, 2022 at the Moving Poets Novilla in Berlin.