hundreds of wooden poles make up anamorphic installation spreading across italian hillside
Briefly

'With Every Step' is a large-scale installation by graphic designer Hans De Backer (Drukdoenerij) at the SMACH 25 art biennale in the Italian Dolomites. The installation features 146 wooden poles arranged in a precise manner to form an anamorphic message visible only from one specific vantage point. This work encourages physical movement through space, focusing on the relationship between time, space, and perception. The installation is set within a UNESCO World Heritage site and contributes to the wider conversation between contemporary art and the natural environment. Accessible to hikers, it aligns with the biennale's theme of shaping the future.
'With Every Step' consists of 146 wooden poles arranged to form an anamorphic message, visible only from a specific vantage point, emphasizing spatial engagement.
The installation integrates into the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Dolomites, responding to the environment while exploring themes of time, space, and perception.
This year's SMACH 25 biennale centers on the theme 'La cu,' likening sharpening tools to the shaping of the future and historical acknowledgment.
As part of a dialogue between contemporary art and the Dolomites, 'With Every Step' is accessible to hikers, inviting physical movement for full comprehension.
Read at designboom | architecture & design magazine
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