Broche
Ayse Erkmen
View of the sculpture during acceptance
A golden ribbon in the heart of Ghent
Following the redesign of the Korenmarkt, Ghent gained a new artistic landmark in 2014: Broche. The vertical work of art rises up in the middle of the historical and cultural center of the city, in direct line of sight to the three famous towers and the city hall. With its gleaming golden forms, reminiscent of a chain, Erkmen responds to the architectural history of the location and at the same time makes a powerful contemporary statement.
The 34 gilded elements take up the shapes of medieval windows, abstracting them and making them appear as sparkling links in a chain. Elegant and playful, yet imposing at the same time, "Broche" draws the eye upwards, thus linking past and present.
Detailed view of the gold-plated elements
Art between past and present
Ayşe Erkmen is one of the leading sculptors of her generation. Her works are always created in dialog with the historical and social context in which they are placed. With "Broche", Erkmen shows how respectful treatment of an environment in combination with a clear, legible visual language can open up a new dimension in public space.
The "Broche" sculpture during acceptance in front of the Arnold AG production hall
A new landmark for the Korenmarkt
The Korenmarkt has been a central hub of the city for centuries - a crossroads of the historic Donkersteeg and the road to Brabant. Here, where history and culture meet, "Broche" now stands as a modern landmark. The work blends harmoniously into the cityscape and at the same time sets a sparkling accent that revitalizes the square and invites visitors to pause for a moment.
The sculpture "Broche" after its installation on the Korenmarkt in Ghent
20 meters of art through Ghent's alleyways
The realization of "Broche" placed the highest technical demands. The construction, manufacture, transport and installation of the almost 20-metre-high sculpture was carried out by us, under the direction of Frank Lohmann.
The logistical implementation was particularly challenging: the artwork had to be transported in one piece to the narrow, historic old town of Ghent and installed with precision - a task that required experience, technical skill and careful planning.
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