The reading nest
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- Hannah Edwards
For centuries objects in nature have been associated with knowledge and wisdom. Trees of enlightenment and scholarly owls have been particularly prominent in this history of mythological objects of knowledge. The Reading Nest is a visual intermediary between forest and fowl.
+ Read MoreIt symbolizes growth, community and knowledge while continuing to embody mythical roots.
The Reading Nest is a temporary site specific installation by Mark Reigelman at the Cleveland Public Library, Ohio. It was created with discarded with over 10,000 wooden boards, 4,000 of these boards were left raw and weathered while 6,000 were painted with a gold exterior paint. The exterior of the nest is a combination of raw boards and golden boards while the interior is completely covered in golden boards. During the day the installation offers a powerful glow and an intense experience for visitors. This color choice was inspired by the legendary Griffin. This king of beasts, with the rear body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, is said to have made it’s nest of pure gold and, as such, protected it ferociously. The Griffin is regularly seen sculpted from stone and standing guard at the entrances of civic buildings across the country including The Cleveland Public Library.
All images © Mark Reigelman | Via: designboom
