Jeremy Deller - Sacrilege, the megalithic monument of Stonehenge as you have never seen it beforehand

 

After months of hard work in his studio, the artist Jeremy Deller has finally archieved to complete his announced reproduction of one of the monuments or relics of the ancient world, such as the set of dolmens that form the archaeological site of Stonehenge


Although as he himself confesses when he had the opportunity to visit it in a casual excursion, he did not harbor many expectations about it. This lack of enthusiasm regarding the contemplation of these ancient stones.


Perhaps it had to do with the fact that he had seen so many of them through the eyes of others that it did not cause him excessive motivation. Perception that changed radically when he had it and could become aware of its historical transcendence.

Entitled Sacrileg, it is a commission for the  2012, lying on the Glasgow Green. The full-scale representation of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.


It is an interactive outdoor installation, an inflatable toy for visitors to interact with through a creative formula. The instantly recognizable shape is created from an inflated plastic design. 


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Employing the same technique as with the popular children's attractions. Imposing gray pillars and arches perfectly mimic every detail of the original monument. Creating the sensation that you have been transported back in time.


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