heike mutter + ulrich genth: tiger and turtle - magic mountain

'tiger & turtle - magic mountain' by heike mutter and ulrich genth in landmarke angerpark, city of duisburg, germany
all images courtesy heike mutter and ulrich genth
image © heike mutter and ulrich genth


introduced to the public on 13 november 2011, 'tiger & turle - magic mountain' by hamburg-based
duo heike mutter / ulrich genth is a large walkable outdoor sculpture on the heinrich hildebrand höhn
in duisburg, germany. resting on the highest point of the undulating park, the rollercoaster-like
structure allows visitors to walk along its elevated lanes with views of the western ruhr.



within site
image © heike mutter and ulrich genth


pulling from the rolling nature of the landscape, the three-dimensional sculpture features
a one meter-wide flight of stairs that curves and rises in expressive gestures. much like an actual
rollercoaster, the winding path eventually bends in on itself into a complete - but unwalkable - loop.
the piece required extensive engineering and was developed in collaboration with german architect
arnold walz. LED-lights have been incorporated into the handrails to illuminate the sculpture at night.



photo by werner hannappel
image © heike mutter and ulrich genth




in use
image © heike mutter and ulrich genth



from stairs
image © heike mutter and ulrich genth



image © heike mutter and ulrich genth



view of the loop
image © heike mutter and ulrich genth



at night
photo by werner hannappel
image © heike mutter and ulrich genth



illuminated handrails
image © heike mutter and ulrich genth



image © heike mutter and ulrich genth



image © heike mutter and ulrich genth


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