nicolas feldmeyer: woven portico

‘untitled (woven portico)’ by nicolas feldmeyer all photos by nick rochowski

london-based artist nicolas feldmeyer employs existing architecture to create new spaces through the integration of contrasting materials. his latest work is ‘untitled (woven portico)’, a site-specific installation in which he has woven mesh between the columns of the portico of the central building at the university of college (UCL) in london. the strips of translucent material envelope the massive structure’s porch, enveloping the open space, offering a play of light and shadow from within. ‘untitled (woven portico)’ is on show until june 15th, 2012.

feldmeyer has woven strips of mesh between the columns of UCL’s central building, enveloping the portico

up close look at the mesh in contrast to the stone building

view outwards from within the portico

full view

the installation by night

view from within the portico by night