LOTUS PODS

These are tall capsules, scattered in large numbers across Graz’s Freiheitsplatz as if by chance. What could their purpose be? A closer look reveals that they are intertwined lines of light that form a shell. And there is more: these “Lotus Pods” by artist David Ram are by no means static. Instead, they begin to rotate when touched, i.e., through the interaction between a viewer and the sculpture. The faster they rotate, the brighter the light. The result is a visual power, that captivates playfully—out of the world and into this intense moment. When a capsule loses its momentum again, darkness fills the void left by the light. However, it is only a brief stillness and a fleeting pause before the dance begins anew.

location: Freiheitsplatz

Credits:
Text: Seppo Gründler
Sounddesign: Seppo Gründler