The Shape of Five consists of five geometric shapes. 

“Our development and learning have taken humans into space. Space travellers have often described their experiences of seeing Earth with a phenomenon called the overview effect. It is an emotional experience that occurs when we encounter something vast, which exceeds our usual frame of reference and is difficult for us to comprehend. Seeing Earth from space is the ultimate perspective shift, forcing a person to move their attention away from themselves and towards things that matter to the planet as a whole.

The Shape of Five consists of five geometric shapes. Through these shapes, reference has been made in history to the five classical elements that are significant for life on Earth: fire, earth, water, air, and ether. 

For my works I have chosen four classical sculptural materials, as well as materials that currently belong to the sculptural material selection. Since I work in sculpture, such a dialogue between materials and the sculptor is natural and desirable. I also feel that this combination of geometric shapes and materials leads thoughts to everything that we hold in our hands: form, space, time, materials, and perceptions.”

Ilmari Gryta

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