Earlier this month, a mesmerizing and monumental metallic spiral took center stage on the High Line, coinciding with the buzz of New York Fashion Week. This elevated public park, which stretches from Gansevoort Street near the Whitney Museum of American Art to 34th Street near Hudson Yards, became the temporary home of “auroBOROS: Urban Memory and Collective Dream,” an extraordinary installation commissioned by Bulgari. The piece embodied a reflective golden spiral, attracting onlookers with its intricate design.
The Reflective Golden Spiral
As part of Bulgari’s Serpenti Infinito series celebrating their iconic Serpenti collection, the installation invited visitors to explore an enormous coil. Crafted by artists Marco Canevacci and Yena Young of the studio Plastique Fantastique, the installation found its niche beneath a raised building. Its title, inspired by the ancient ouroboros symbol of a serpent consuming its tail, cleverly aligned with Bulgari’s snake-themed jewelry motif, while playfully engaging the urban environment by seeming to support the structure above.
New York’s High Line has seen its share of innovative designs, like 3D Beast’s architectural and wearable sculptures offering more insights into artistic urban transformations.
This striking art installation marked Plastique Fantastique’s inaugural exhibition in the U.S. Their previous works, such as the architectonic gold loop “RINGdeLUXE,” are renowned for transforming public spaces into cosmic portals. These installations, including the metallic spiral design, gracing sites like bridges, leave a lasting impression.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Reflective Golden Spiral installation?
The Reflective Golden Spiral is an extraordinary installation called ‘auroBOROS: Urban Memory and Collective Dream,’ a monumental metallic spiral on the High Line, commissioned by Bulgari. It was created by artists Marco Canevacci and Yena Young of Plastique Fantastique and is part of Bulgari’s Serpenti Infinito series.
Where was the Reflective Golden Spiral displayed?
The Reflective Golden Spiral was displayed on the High Line in New York City, beneath a raised building. This elevated public park stretches from Gansevoort Street near the Whitney Museum of American Art to 34th Street near Hudson Yards.
Who created the Reflective Golden Spiral?
The Reflective Golden Spiral was crafted by artists Marco Canevacci and Yena Young from the studio Plastique Fantastique. It marked their inaugural exhibition in the U.S.