Fresh Pasta - 11/2011 Statement Piece Installations: Pride of Soldiers Kromhout Barracks, Netherlands Dominic and Frances Bromley's unique commission Pride of Soldiers will only ever be seen by strict invitation. These photographs are now the only access many will have to this remarkable work of art, as it is sited in one of the most secure places in the Netherlands; the Royal Dutch Land Forces Command Head Quarters. The newly erected Kromhout Barracks stand on the outskirts of Utrecht and were designed by leading Dutch practice Meyer en Van Schooten Architects. Responding to the brief, Dominic and Frances, the creative force behind Scabetti, created a sphere of china. Initially the scale of the piece is striking, standing at an impressive three metres diameter. Moving closer, the detail in the individual forms becomes clear; each a stylised sculpture of a soldier. Progressing around the room there's an extra dimension that reveals itself; each soldier stands in perfect formation and comes together to create the Lion of the Armed Forces emblem, with the central light at its heart. Designing a piece so dramatic and specific to the location was a brave move for the accomplished duo and combined their unique technical and artistic approach. Pride of Soldiers must surely stand as the Bromley's most significant work to date. With thanks to ArtOlive.
View this and more installations by Scabetti on their website at www.scabetti.co.uk/installation
The ceramic forms are slip cast fine bone china, cast by hand in the Potteries of Stoke-on-Trent
Photographs by Frances Bromley, Stefan van Weelden and Jannes Linders We hope you’ll find these emails inspiring - please forward this email to people you would like to introduce to
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