OSGEMEOS unveil giants on silos
Public art at the Vancouver Biennale
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Photo ©roaming-the-planet / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
It was unveiled this week one of the greatest works of public art ever.
It is the largest and most impressive work of the Brazilian identical twin brothers Octavio and Gustavo Pandolfo, commonly known as OSGEMEOS, (the twins), organized by the Vancouver Biennale, in Canada, and consists of six gigantic painted silos with 20m high, on a 360 degrees surface, covering an area of over 2.000m2.
Recently claimed as one of 25 contemporary artists who are shaking up public art around the world, OSGEMEOS have exhibited at some of the most prestigious art institutions in the world, including the Tate Modern in London and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. With this new wok, the Brazilian duo will join the group of international artists who are participating in the Vancouver Biennale, as Ai Weiwei, Andy Goldsworthy, Vik Muniz and Jonathan Borofsky.
"Every city needs art and art has to be in the middle of the people" - OSGEMEOS
The first challenge for the artists was to find a location beyond the conventional. “As the proposed Biennale has a strong connection with sculpture, so we decided to find a place where the painting can be transformed, creating a dialogue between two-dimensional and three-dimensional worlds.” explain OSGEMEOS. According to them, another aim of this project is to bring the characters to Vancouver while sharing perspectives and cultures and establishing a relationship between the people who frequent the site, and integrate this work into the city scenery.
The False Creek influenced the choice of location. “For us, the water acts as a vein, symbolizing life and it is very present in our work,” say the artists. In addition, the site is highly sought in Vancouver for water sports practice, such as canoeing, and by the residents themselves, for leisure and boating.
These silos are located alongside the famous Public Market, Emily Carr University and the False Creek on Granville Island. The site attracts over 10.5 million visitors per year.
This huge piece is destined to become “one of the most recognizable and iconic works of public art anywhere in the world” following the ongoing project called "Giants" that has been realized in several places in the world such as Greece, USA, Poland, Portugal, the Netherlands, Brazil and England.
Photo ©Sérgio Magro Global BC / Vancouver Biennale
Photo ©Sérgio Magro Global BC / Vancouver Biennale
Photo ©Sérgio Magro Global BC / Vancouver Biennale
Photo ©roaming-the-planet / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Photo ©roaming-the-planet / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
To turn this ambitious project possible, the Vancouver Biennale has launched a crowdfunding campaign at Indiegogo, with the purpose of raising funds to finance it.
The Vancouver Biennale is a non-profit charitable organization that celebrates art in public space. Each exhibition transforms the urban landscape into an Open Air Museum, facilitating globally-inspired cultural experiences where people live, work, play and transit.
The Biennale features internationally renowned and emerging contemporary artists that represent a diversity of cultural perspectives and artistic disciplines, including sculpture, new media, performance works and film. The objective is to use great art in creating a catalyst for learning, community engagement and social action.
More information at: www.vancouverbiennale.com
