Untitled (column - zuil)

About this artwork.

The smooth, shiny stainless steel column by André Volten stands hidden between the trees. It measures more than thirteen and a half metres, has a diameter of almost one metre and runs slightly narrower towards the top. The hollow column with two wedge-shaped notches, which become wider and narrower in opposite directions, appear to be almost completely split. The statue stands on a relatively small plinth: a flat, round box of stone. The plinth not only serves as a base; there are lamps in it that illuminate the sculpture in the evening. 
 

About the assignment.

This work of art by Volten was created in 1971 thanks to the “percentage regulation”. This scheme was introduced after the Second World War to encourage commissions for visual art in public space. It was determined that  1 to 1.5 percent of the bare building sum had to be spent on visual art. Nowadays the scheme is applied on a voluntary basis.

Facts & Figures.

• Design
  André Volten

• District
  Centrum

• Year of creation
  1971

• Art type
  Freestanding sculpture, Light artwork

• Material
  Stainless steel

• Dimensions
  h 13,50 x b 0,70-0,90 x d 0,70-0,90 m