mattia paco rizzi folds giant phantom origami kaleidoscope in brussels
all images courtesy of mattia paco rizzi
‘taumascopio’ is an art installation designed and realized by parisian architect-artist mattia paco rizzi for the 2014 kanal playground festival in brussels, belgium. the structure is completely covered with mirrors and as a result, offers a complete visual camouflage along the molenbeek’s canal. as its exterior panels fold, the overall massing creates a kaleidoscopic effect that reacts to heat. during the temperature’s evolution throughout the day, the surfaces present an ever-changing reflective effect. ‘the ‘taumascopio’ invites us to reflect in poetic vein on public space, like a box of delights that gives us multiple visions and allows us to see the city differently,’ says rizzi. ‘the mosaic of reflections sends our thoughts in new directions and invite us to create new ideas.’
video courtesy of mattia paco rizzi
entrance
looking at the internal viewer
with low temperature, the kaleidoscopic effect becomes rigid and geometric
children playing inside the sculpture
reflections of the installation’s entrance
the work was presented at the 2014 kanal playground festival
left back side view
side view at sunset
right back side view
the entrance
night external side view
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