Photographer's Note
Liverpool Mountain
The colorful statue in today's pictures is called “Liverpool Mountain”.
It is a work of art by the Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone.
Ugo was inspired for this work by naturally occurring Hoodoos (spiers or pyramids of rock) and the art of meditative rock balancing.
The 10-meter high sculpture stands within Mermaid Courtyard, outside Tate Liverpool on the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool.
It consists of coloured rocks, stacked vertically which seem to defy gravity.
It was installed in 2018 on behalf of by the Liverpool Biennial and Tate Liverpool as part of the Liverpool 2018 events program with support from Royal Albert Dock Liverpool.
This outdoor sculpture marks the 10th anniversary of Liverpool European Capital of Culture, the 20th anniversary of Liverpool Biennial and the 30th anniversary of Tate Liverpool.
Information about the art object stated that it is Rondinone's first public artwork in the UK.
However, for me it was the third time that I was confronted with his fascinating work.
The art lovers among us can view the artist's versatility with the following two links.
https://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/Netherlands/photo1529139.htm
https://www.trekearth.com/gallery/North_America/United_States/photo1529196.htm
■ Picture 1: ◄ Don’t look at the Liverpool Mountain ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te848-1.jpg
■ Picture 2: ◄ Creation of another Statue ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te848-2.jpg
■ Picture 3: ◄ Lost in the surrounding ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te848-3.jpg
The best way to view pictures is to use the links above
holmertz, Royaldevon, ikeharel, ChrisJ, pajaran, pierrefonds, Fis2, jhm, clic, jean113, jemaflor, tyro, tyro, PaulVDV, PiotrF, worldcitizen, COSTANTINO ha puntuado esta nota como útil.
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lousat
(138703) 2020-05-05 1:39
Hi Rob,interesting post about this artist,surely inspired by rocks and mountains of your country...ehehe...the solution is very original,it reminds me a bit the "mural de la prehistoria" of Cuba,the style is obviously different but it's a same way to paint the rocks with bright colors. I like a lot the "new sculpture" made by the perspective in the WS...ehehe.... Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano
holmertz
(102104) 2020-05-05 1:43
Hello Rob,
The artist's name rang a bell. You may remember I also saw his clowns in Rotterdam. As with them it's easy to pose the question:"Is this beautiful or just funny?" The answer could be: "Does it matter? It's great for colour photos". This strange mountain is certainly the kind of sculpture that would make a lot of people say "I could also have done that!" But they never do. Your titles of the three photos are well found. In the main photo it's like people deliberately turn their backs to the bright statue. #3 shows almost brutally what an odd piece this is in these surroundings.
But the three photos are all very entertaining.
Have a nice day,
Gert
Royaldevon
(85678) 2020-05-05 2:31
Hello Rob,
I'm always unsure, when I see art, like this!
I don't really see it as great piece of art, yet it is so acclaimed that I wonder, am I missing something! There have been coloured stones, decorated with flowers, positioned strategically around our village, to thank the NHS for their stoic work, which I appreciate more!
Is the couple on the right looking at it quizzically?
Okay, I'm a pleb but ... I do appreciate what you have done with this colourful work! It was situated in a difficult place for you to capture it completely but, you have managed just that and you have given us three, interesting takes, altering its setting for hugely different effects.
Keep safe,
Bev :-)
ChrisJ
(171392) 2020-05-05 3:04
Hi Rob,
A very colourful mushroom shaped rock with superb sharpness and the fg crowd providing scale and animating the scene. I like the diagonal slant of sunlight at the top. Tfs!
pajaran
(115071) 2020-05-05 4:16
Pozdrav.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepa skulptura od stena lepih boja. Lepa skulptura Liverpool Mountain.
Lepo pokazano sa fotografijama u radionici, dobro uhvacen trenutak sa posetiocima.
Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.
Greeting.
Nice view and moment, interesting and good text ...
A beautiful sculpture made of rocks of beautiful colors. A beautiful Liverpool Mountain sculpture.
Beautifully shown with photos in the workshop, well captured moment with visitors.
Have a nice day, all the best.
pierrefonds
(113716) 2020-05-05 4:51
Hi Rob,
The presence of the persons is animating the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the Liverpool mountain. The light is giving good rendering of the colours. Have a nice day.
Pierre
Fis2
(169903) 2020-05-05 5:33
Witaj Rob!
Very interesting street work.
He had the artist's imagination.
Good framing, colors and light.
Nice reportage shot.
Well done.
Good afternoon.
Krzysztof
Silvio1953
(220775) 2020-05-05 6:47
Ciao Rob, really an original artificial mountain, wonderful colors, fine details and splendid clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
clic
(76) 2020-05-05 7:32
Dag Rob I saw stunning rock-balancing works on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta but never so masterly executed as in this attractive capture, even though these painted stones were first chiseled. I like so much the strong visual impact of the different colors hatted of the blue rock and of course your care for rigorous verticals, indicator of professionalism.
Tot ziens.
I learned from Lars this last Dutch greeting and for some reason, he shares the same family name as yours!
rychem
(72187) 2020-05-05 7:33
This is a very original sculptue, an eye catching installation, the inspiration is clearly apparent and everyone interprets it in their own way, well done
regards Ryszard
GyurMaster
(24696) 2020-05-05 8:03
Dear Rob,
While I generally don't appreciate contemporary art (to quote a friend of mine on modern paintings: 'I can vomit a better one after a Saturday night'), this one is truly a gem, enhancing the landscape. I like how you composed all the people in front of this piece of art.
Best Wishes,
Gy.
jean113
(27667) 2020-05-05 9:55
Hello Rob, we can't fail to notice this shot in the thumbnails today; the colours are so vivid, and would be extremely hard to miss.
I wonder just how safe this piece is? It is certainly a talking point, love it or hate it, you cannot ignore it.
I assume that it is a permanent exhibit? I wonder how it will weather?
I like all three shots, but this one with all the curious people sums it up the best.
Thanks for sharing, and your interesting notes.
Kind regards, Jean.
Miguel82
(47110) 2020-05-05 11:46
Hallo Rob, the public walking on the docks animates the scene. That statue made of colorful rocks arranged together reminds a totem or indeed a hoodoo. It is eye catching and adds vivid colors to this place. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.
Tue
(91700) 2020-05-05 13:47
Hallo Rob,
Het zou nog ongeveer twee maanden duren voor we de natuurlijk gevormde hoodoos zouden zien in Canada, maar bij deze artificiële en stuk feller gekleurde versie in Liverpool was het al net zo druk. Overigens doet het me ook wel denken aan die stenen torentjes en poppetjes die ze in Canada ook wel eens maken van opgestapelde stenen.
Lars
emka
(157292) 2020-05-05 21:42
Hello Rob, The colours are really striking, they remind me of the colours of spices in the Middle East bazaars. The composition is also interesting. But the art itself? I have some doubts.
Stay safe
MAlgo
Nicou
(193806) 2020-05-05 21:48
Hello
géniale vu et image quelle composition et captage de ces montagnes ce blocs de couleurs posée les unes sur lea autres avec le lampadaire et ce personnes quel ensemble
Bravo et amitié
Nciou
jemaflor
(146412) 2020-05-05 23:39
Hi Rob,
Nice photo of this particular artwork, good rendering for colors with perfect light capture and excellent sharpness. Your view reminds me of the same work by this artist ... it is located in Miami, the mountain of Miami! I posted it on TE :
http://fr.trekearth.com/viewphotos.php?l=7&p=1534855
ifege
(47131) 2020-05-06 0:06
Hmmm!
Hi Rob
A good photo of the "sculpture" and it certainly gets lots of attention but I'm not sure of the colour mix.
cheers
Ian
CLODO
(45116) 2020-05-06 2:16
Hi Rob
Impossible to miss this colorfull rock when visiting Liverpool harbour. The gathering people seem not to be interested by it, the harbour and its boats, the close museum is their target.
Stay safe! We shall return to the "normal" life next monday
CLODO
tyro
(30513) 2020-05-06 3:11
Hello Rob,
Oh, dear, I have to admit that I am old and boring. But, even as a youngster, I was old and boring too. I've always preferred Rembrandt to Picasso, I adore Beethoven and Mozart but never had any great pleasure from the Beatles or Rolling Stones, so I have to confess that to me a pile of painted rocks doesn't really compare to Michelangelo's David as a work of art.
So I am a Philistine - but I do very much like your three photographs even although the main subject leaves me just a little cold. But I have to confess that it is colourful and so makes a strong subject for photography.
Strangely enough, it would appear from your main picture that just about all the people here are Philistines too as not a single one appears to be looking at this sculpture! But perhaps that's just a feature of people from Liverpool - and I was born only a couple of miles away in Wallasey, the other side of the Mersey. :)
Seriously, Rob, even although this artwork doesn't "do a lot for me", your photographs are excellent as also is your extensive and interesting note. And, looking at the links which you've included, I really do like the "Clowns of Ugo" though I'm a little less sure about "Moonrise in Boston".
Excellent!
Take care and stay safe.
Kind Regards,
John.
papagolf21
(152607) 2020-05-06 3:28
Bonjour, cher Rob,
Je me garderai bien de me prononcer sur cette forme d'art !
Etant un béotien en la matière...
Je constate malgré tout que l'artiste semble avoir utilisé la méthode d'appareillage des pyramides à joints vifs (pierres assemblées : joint bord à bord sans mortier, sans entaille).
L'intérêt de la foule semble assez mitigé.
Un reportage toujours très bien réalisé.
Amitiés.
Philippe
PaulVDV
(62810) 2020-05-06 11:19
Hallo Rob,
De Liverpool Berg lijkt een beetje op een sterk gekleurde totempaal, tenminste in mijn fantasie.
Ik dacht ook eventjes aan de sculptuur 'Deux personnages fantastiques' van Joan Mirò.
Dit werk werd dus geïnspireerd door de natuurlijke hoodoos. Beeld je in dat deze in Bryce Canyon deze kleuren vertonen.
Vele groeten, Paul
PiotrF
(54246) 2020-05-06 15:47
Hello Rob
An interesting view of colorful statue.
Nice picture with good composition and good sharpness. Interesting notes.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr
worldcitizen
(15982) 2020-05-10 11:27
Hello Rob,
Nice capture of this very colorful artwork. I was wondering if these were really large rocks or some other material, but your note says they're real. :-) That top rock has amazing balance. It's nice to see a photo from a time when people could stand close together without masks or worry. Take good care!
COSTANTINO
(115673) 2020-06-03 22:35
Hello dear rob and have a nice day
original version
evert artist has the personal inspiration
and here we can see this colorful statue
a work of art by the Swiss artist Ugo
rondinone
regards
Costantino
jmdias
(114402) 2020-06-22 10:41
rob
I remember a similar sculpture, but with rustic sculpted faces in seashore of portugal (cabo do espichel) but I am not sure if it is there yet after so many decades. these blocks in colors looks beautiful and nice for photos, maybe not so creative. nice image including the public around. I don't remember this sculpture while I was there.
take care
jorge
Photo Information
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Copyright: Rob Zwemmer (alvaraalto)
(42804)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2019-06-03
- Camera: Sony DSC RX10 III
- Exposición: f/0.1, 1/21 segundos
- Versión de la foto: Versión original, Workshop
- Diario de viaje: England and Wales 2019
- Date Submitted: 2020-05-05 1:17
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