Henry Krokatsis’ ‘Saunakabin’ at Jerwood Gallery, London
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Jerwood Gallery, London, has a site-specific “Saunakabin” that takes the form of a handcrafted wooden architectural structure.Henry Krokatsis’ “Saunakabin” takes the form of a hand-crafted wooden architectural structure. The form draws oHenry Krokatsis’ ‘Saunakabin’ at Jerwood Gallery, London
Jerwood Gallery, London, has a site-specific “Saunakabin” that takes the form of a handcrafted wooden architectural structure.Henry Krokatsis’ “Saunakabin” takes the form of a hand-crafted wooden architectural structure. The form draws on the grammar of the small, feature-rich buildings typically found in British parks and on promenades such as bandstands, seated shelters, ornate sheds like the timber-framed tool hut in Soho Square and The Ostler’s hut in Lincoln’s Inn, London. Made from burnt wood then carved by hand to give a rough-hewn exaggerated grain pattern, the structure will be raised off the ground, sitting on a central pole which houses an oil impregnated bronze bearing. This allows the work to be gently rotated by hand. The space houses an enclosed burner that heats the interior to 80 degrees Celsius, around which tiered bench seating can accommodate 12 people. Locating the work in the gallery courtyard will offer local sea swimmers an additional facility to supplement the experience of their swim. The work will create a real and active link between the gallery and the sea, with swimmers roving through the gallery from sauna to sea and back again. The goal of the work is to bring about a temporary yet radical democratization. In order to take part, the stripping bare and cleansing that is generally marked as the private activity, are brought into the public realm and socialized.The installation marks Krokatsis’ warm return to Hastings after winning an international prize to build a 10-meter high Helta Skelter that was then refused planning permission at the last hurdle. As a temporary artwork, this building will exist for the people of Hastings and visitors to engage in art in a playful and inclusive manner and will be installed for eight months.The installation is on view through September 16, 2018, at Jerwood Gallery, Rock-A-Nore Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW, UK.For details, visit: http://www.vigogallery.com/ Founder Louise Blouin: http://www.blouinartinfo.com/artists/louise-blouin--2953510 Read more