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Basalt 

Sculpture 140 cm x 40 cm 2018

Step into the world of “Basalt," a striking art piece inspired by the mesmerizing basalt columns found in the Icelandic landscape. This artwork began its journey as an old, disused iron fence salvaged and transformed into a testament of natural wonder and human ingenuity.

The artist meticulously cleaned the iron fence using an angle grinder, unveiling its hidden potential. As the sparks flew and the metal took on new life, the artist's mind drifted to the rugged shores of Iceland, where basalt columns stand as geological monuments shaped by time and the elements.

"Echoes of Iceland" captures the essence of these basalt formations. The once-linear structure of the fence has been reimagined, its straight lines and sharp edges softened into a series of undulating, irregular forms. Each piece of iron, like a basalt column, bears the marks of its creation—a testament to the transformative power of art.