heike mutter + ulrich genth: tiger and turtle magic mountain
<p>one of the largest sculptures in germany, the three-dimensional piece features elaborately winding stairways that mimic the gestures and movement of a rollercoaster ride. </p>
‘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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