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…
Now the upper section of the facade is nearly finished including the brackets which support the wooden poles for the shading construction. We don’t know much about that, because all that disappeared during the centuries. Watch here a video about an idea how the VELARIUM could have worked.
the facade of the colosseum contains an universe of details. During the next days Dieter cuts many cork profile strips, half columns and pilasters to complete the significant structure of that unique monument…
more than 3000 stone blocks are visible in the oval walls of the model and even bric structures are a significant part of the monuments character. Dieter now spend weeks with cutting the construction joints…
The three outer oval wall constructions of the Colosseum include today 350 arcade arches in different dimensions. Like the ancient masters Dieter cuts out each arch by hand without using electric tools. A very meditative work – as he says…
Imagine yourself – sitting there on a Sunday morning in company with some friends having this spectacular view of the Colosseum. Some birds are singing in the trees interrupted by the roaring noise of more than 50 000 people hypnotized by a bloody fight behind that beautiful facade…
Shaping the oval walls exactly is one of the most important basic works. The wooden negative construction guaranties a perfect result…
Since Luigi Carotti built the last cork model of the Colosseum in 1840 nobody toughed that theme again. Today Dieter Cöllen decided to create another object of this incredible monument. He calls his project “Homage á Luigi Carotti” and wants to discover if his artwork can exist beside the quality of the ancient master. The audience is invited to decide…
After getting the plans Dieter starts first to form the oval walls of the Colosseum. Here you can see him working on that basic part. With the assistance of Malgorzata he builds the support structures…
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