ESTHER STOCKER DOUBTING STRAIGHT LINES

ESTHER STOCKER DOUBTING STRAIGHT LINES

The vacuum injection method (RTM modelling) developed especially for Esther Stocker enables the optimum realisation of the artist’s design, as

the crinkled structures of each individual sculpture can be shaped by hand.

In this process, the pre-assembled “pre-forms” are used as support structures for the matrix, which – due to their injection moulding – are

transparent and can therefore be backlit.

In addition, due to the matrix structure, extremely lightweight and stable individual components can be produced, which are also weather resistant

and therefore suitable for outdoor use.

An aluminium supporting structure in the shape of a 4-meter dodecahedron was used for the base of the sculpture. This supporting structure

enabled the individual components to be placed in optimal positions, interlocking with one another.

Zweifel an der Geraden – Doubting Straight Lines

Object Sculptures

Year:                              2014

Location:                       Dornbirn

Contracting entity:       Esther Stocker

Dimensions:                  5 sculptures between 1-5 meters in diameter

Total weight:                 between 10-150kg per sculpture

Supporting structure:  Dodecahedron substructure in lightweight

Surface finish:               Printed light textile covering

Realisation period:       8 weeks

DETAIL

view of 3 sculpture

DETAIL

view of the crumpled structure

DETAIL

view of the crumpled structure