Thousands of bamboo rods will be connected and interlocked in a traditional method, creating an unusual, sculptural structure where visitors can go along paths and walkways, suspended mid-air. The installation has been designed by the Starn brothers as a living organism, constantly changing in its complexity and energy. As part of the Big Bambú series, the structure will rise up to 25 metres.
The flexibility and interlacing of the bamboo not only create physical construction elements, but simultaneously evoke mental elements of reflection, a large living organism that transforms itself, moves, adapts to time, constantly growing. With Big Bambú, the Starn brothers create one of the few works of contemporary art that remains continuously organic and alive, capable of welcoming the audience and incorporating them as an integral part of the process.

From 11 December 2012
Doug + Mike Starn: Big Bambú
MACRO Testaccio
Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4, Rome


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