mud brick and mirror spiral installation by elin hansdottir

mirror & mud brick spiral installation by elín hansdóttir

berlin-based artist elín hansdóttir has developed a mirror and mud brick spiral installation as a part of the 2012 moroccan marrakech biennale of contemporary international culture. conceived in collaboration with the dar al-ma’mun artist residency and eight local masons and craftsmen, the earth, water and hay structure combination integrates a series of vertical mirrors placed between each pillar of the exterior face of the exhibit reflecting light and the surrounding environment. located in the village of tassoultante, the intervention provides an interactive landscape for users to explore like a maze.

exterior view of the installation

detail view of the vertical mirrors

detailing

entrance of the installation

reflections and shadows being casted

casted shadows and reflections within the interior space of the spriral

user interaction and exploration

children playing around the exhibition

view from a distance

beginning of construction phase

construction masters:

nourdine archan moustafa gounane nourdine gounane moustafa lafrindi abdelhakim rouagdi imad schtibi ismael belaoued abdelhak bislam