Superegg
Sculpture Installation for Jaco Roeloffs
Superegg represents the rapid multiplying of single use coffee capsules, which symbolises human convenience and its impact on the environment. Appearing levitated above ground, the textured geometric superegg shape, as documented by mathematician Gabriel Lame, is dotted with random discarded coffee capsules arranged into perfect lines. The visceral experience engages the viewer from all angles and distances. Over 3000 capsules were collected via a call to action on social media and the local community. Superegg allows the viewer to peruse waste and encourages new recycling habits.
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Superegg Sculpture Installation Press Releases
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Superegg Sculpture Installation Translations
Bringing Superegg closer to you with translations in multiple languages: Eskultura Instalazio EU, Устаноўка Скульптуры BE, ভাস্কর্য ইনস্টলেশন BN, Instalacija Skulpture BS, Монтажът На Скулптурата BG, ပန်းပုတပ်ဆင်ခြင်း MY, La Instal·lació D’Escultura CA, Kukhazikitsa Ziboliboli NY, 雕塑装置 ZH, Installazione Scultura CO, Instalacija Skulptura HR, Instalace Soch CS, Skulpturinstallation DA, Sculptuurinstallatie NL, Skulpta Instalaĵo EO, Skulptuuride Installatsioon ET, Veistoksen Asennus FI, L'installation De Sculptures FR, A Instalación Da Escultura GL, ქანდაკების ინსტალაცია KA, Skulptureninstallation DE, Η Εγκατάσταση Γλυπτικής EL, શિલ્પ સ્થાપન GU, Enstalasyon Eskilti HT, Shigowar Sassaka HA, מיצב פיסול HE, मूर्तिकला स्थापना HI, A Szobrászat Telepítése HU, Instalasi Patung ID, Suiteáil Dealbhóireachta GA, Ntinye Ihe Ọkpụkpụ IG, Skúlptúruppsetning IS, L'installazione Di Sculture IT, Pamasangan Arca JV, ಶಿಲ್ಪಕಲೆ ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆಯು KN, Мүсін Орнату KK, ការដំឡើងរូបចម្លាក់ KM, Kwishyiriraho Ibishusho RW, Скульптураны Орнотуу KY, 조각 설치 KO, Sazkirina Keviran KU, Installation LA, Skulptur Installatioun LB, ການຕິດຕັ້ງຮູບປັ້ນ LO, Skulptūros Instaliacija LT, Skulptūru Uzstādīšana LV, Инсталација На Скулптури MK, Ny Fametahana Sary Sokitra MG, Pemasangan Arca MS, ശില്പം ഇൻസ്റ്റാളേഷൻ ML, Installazzjoni Tal-Iskultura MT, Whakairo Whakairo MI, शिल्पकला स्थापना MR, Уран Баримлын Суурилуулалт MN, मूर्तिकला स्थापना NE, Skulpturinstallasjon NO, ମୂର୍ତ୍ତି ସ୍ଥାପନ OR, ਮੂਰਤੀ ਸਥਾਪਨਾ PA, نصب مجسمه FA, Instalacja Rzeźbiarska PL, د مجسمه نصب کول PS, A Instalação De Esculturas PT, Instalarea Sculpturii RO, Скульптурная Инсталляция RU, مجسما لڳائڻ SD, Faapipiiina Faapipiiina SM, Инсталација Скулптура SR, Tha Stàladh Snaidheadh GD, Kuisirwa Zvimwari SN, මූර්ති ස්ථාපනය SI, Sochárstvo SK, Kiparska Instalacija SL, Rakibaadda Farshaxanku SO, Ts'ebetso Ea Seemahale ST, La Instalación De Esculturas ES, Pamasangan Patung SU, Ufungaji Wa Sanamu SW, Skulpturinstallation SV, சிற்பம் நிறுவல் TA, శిల్పం సంస్థాపన TE, Насби Муҷассама TG, การติดตั้งประติมากรรม TH, Heýkeltaraşlyk TK, Ang Pag-Install Ng Iskultura TL, Heykel Yerleştirme TR, Скульптура Урнаштыру TT, ھەيكەل ئورنىتىش UG, Скульптурна Установка UK, مجسمہ سازی کی تنصیب UR, Haykaltaroshlik O'rnatish UZ, Sắp Đặt Điêu Khắc VI, Mae Gosod Cerfluniau CY, Byldhouke Ynstallaasje FY, Ukufakelwa Imifanekiso Eqingqiweyo XH, סקולפּטור ינסטאַלירונג YI, Fifi Sori Ẹrọ YO, Ukufakwa ZU, 雕塑裝置 ZY, Ang Pag-Instalar Sa Iskultura CEB, ʻano Hana ʻokiʻoni HAW, Kev Puab Duab Puab HMN, Sculpture Installation EN, Beeldhouwerk AF, Instalimi I Skulpturave SQ, የቅርፃቅርፃ ቅርፅ ጭነት AM, تركيب النحت AR, Քանդակի Տեղադրումը HY, Heykəltəraşlıq Quraşdırılması AZ.
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Unique Properties
Modern consumer product packaging can be irresponsible to nature and the human connection with it. This sculpture reveals the beauty and harmonious co-existence of humans and nature, made possible by thought-provoking art. Combining the core elements of art, the levitated Superegg creates a visceral experience that engages the viewer from all angles and distances. The ability to experience feelings and change perspectives through art, unites people, which is reflected in the sculpture image.
Tags
Superegg, installation, art-installation, sculpture, recycling, consumer products, coffee, life, feelings, earth
Production Technology
The support structure is made of aluminium, steel and plywood. The cylindrical core has 9 plywood 'wheels' cut and spaced precisely to form an exact superegg. The exterior is formed with 64 aluminium strips bent and rolled to match a 'Lame curve'. LED strips illuminate the sculpture from inside out. 3000 aluminium coffee capsules were collected via a call to action on social media and the local community. Capsules were cleaned and dents removed, then spaced accurately and glued on the surface.
Design Challenge
Creating and upscaling a superegg as documented in mathematics theory by French mathematician Gabriel Lame in the 19th century was a challenge. We first modelled the shape in 3D CAD space and converted it to 2D in order to use flat materials like plywood and aluminium sheet. Nine CNC cut plywood 'wheels' dictate the various horizontal extremities, are spread vertically along critically precise points on the core shaft ensuring the shape is true to its design parameters.
Project Duration
The project started in May 2019 in Brisbane, and finished and exhibited in September 2019 at SWELL Sculpture Festival on The Gold Coast, Australia.
Operation Flow
The sculpture serves as a visual, textured art object, with the intention of being viewed up close, or from a greater distance. Invited into serene space created by the form, line and texture, there are no defined viewing angles, encouraging the viewer to make their own discoveries. Appearing levitated above ground, the installation represents the contradiction of disorganised consumer product packaging rearranged in perfectly spaced lines, allowing for the beauty and randomness to be revealed.
Research
Design research and development was carried out according to the author's observation of consumer behaviour and studies on the resultant impact of waste on our environment. Crowd-sourcing the main material for the sculpture installation (used coffee capsules) helped create an intriguing story of community involvement and care for the environment. The colours, shape and texture, interacting with each other in the context of the sculpture form, assisted in realising the vision of the artist.
Inspiration
The sculpture represents the rapid multiplying of single use coffee capsules, which symbolises human convenience and its impact on our environment. At the heart of the object is the geometric 'superegg' shape, combined with the capsules, it presents the contributions of hundreds of coffee consumers. The capsules are arranged into a new pattern, from random to perfectly spaced lines. This gives a new perspective and the opportunity to peruse our waste and lead us to rethink our recycling habits.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Lexi Spooner, Variations, 2019 Optional Image #1: Photographer Lexi Spooner, 2019 Optional Image #2: Photographer Lexi Spooner, 2019 Optional Image #3: Photographer Lexi Spooner, 2019 Optional Image #4: Photographer Lee Burrows, 2019
Project Overview
Superegg Sculpture Installation has been a Platinum winner in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
Platinum Recognition
Jaco Roeloffs was recognized with the coveted Platinum A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Superegg Sculpture Installation.
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Superegg Sculpture Installation Unveiled by Jaco Roeloffs at SWELL Sculpture Festival
Jaco Roeloffs debuts thought-provoking Superegg sculpture installation at SWELL Sculpture Festival, representing the impact of consumer convenience on the environment.
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