Standing Structure for Human Use
A permanent outdoor crystal sculpture by Marina Abramović on Crystal Bridges' Art Trail
"Press your head, heart, and lower torso against the crystals. Stand quietly." — Marina Abramović The piece belongs to Marina Abramović's "Transitory Objects" series, which features furniture-like sculptures containing crystals. Abramović created these works based on her belief that crystals can "contain and transmit energies, uniting mind, body, and spirit." She sourced quartz crystals from mines, including operations in Arkansas, reflecting the state's significant quartz deposits. The interactive nature of these five granite and crystal structures emphasizes the engagement between viewer and artwork through direct physical contact.
Organizer
Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtVenue
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Art Trail
Category
Installation ArtTag
Site SpecificStart date
January 1st, 2019
End date
September 27th, 2027
Audience Role
Visitor
Ages: All ages
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About Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization and art museum in Bentonville, Arkansas. Crystal Bridges' permanent collection spans five centuries of American artworks from early American to the present and is always free to view. Sculptures grace both interior galleries and outdoor trails, and the museum's galleries are refreshed regularly.