THE COLOSSEUM was certainly once one of the bloodiest spots in the world – we all know its history. However, its ruin gives us the opportunity to change our perspective and think about different aspects.
Dieter and Malgorzata decided to create a new cork model of this unique monument and integrate all their knowledge into the object, with the desire to offer the audience a wide emotional scope for reflection. Let’s see where the journey goes…
Together with other cork models, the Colosseum finaly finds its place in the STATE LIBRARY PASSAU
As always when a project after a long time of working comes to its end we feel pleasure and sadness at the same time. Now that the Colosseum is finished its time to open the view to further projects.
Lets wait for while and see
what Dieter is planing next…
Today Dieter shows us for the last time the inner construction of the Colosseum. After that he will fix it on the wooden base to prepare the object for the final photo shooting. Meanwhile Malgorzata glues the last cork block where it belongs
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After fixing the capitals Dieter and Malgorzata are going to mix the natural pigments they got from Roussillon
in south of France. This technique was born in the 18th century and gives the cork a warm and smooth surface.
On the facade of the Colosseum we find Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns. Dieter first produces silicon moulds of them all….
After the drying process he will be able to pour the negative in further stepps…
Yesterday Dieter had charming guests from Finland. The famous TV moderator ELLA KANNINEN and her team visited his “small kitchen” to talk about cork models and filmed Dieter at work.
We all are waiting now for the result that will be shown at the beginning of next year – thank you so much…
The inner part of the Colosseum has cosmic dimensions. During the next days Dieter will build all the constructions for the audience tribunes that made the monument once to the biggest stadium at its time…
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