A giant pink bear head has been installed in Hamburg. From British artist LUAP it is an immersive artwork set up as part of the Altonale festival. His largest sculpture to date it is a homage to his well known Pink Bear and doubles as an exhibition space.
Standing four metres tall visitors are able to walk inside the Pink Bear Pavilion. Made of recycled plastics it has been fabricated using state of the art 3D printing technology. The landmark collaboration being made possible by working with the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE).
The Pink Bear Pavilion is a unique sculpture using state of the art technology
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The surface of the Pink Bear Pavilion has been crafted from 2500 kg of recycled plastic. It has then been brought to life through the use of eight large robot arms. Each section individually created by specialist designers Nagami at a state of the art factory setting at a factory in Avila, Spain.
The Pink Bear Pavilion has been brought to life using eight large robotic arms
Legacy
Unique to the legacy of the sculpture is the inclusion of 17 'LUAP Pink Bear Scholarships'. Supported by the the University of Europe for Applied Sciences, two of these will be full scholarships. The overall fund for learning in this area will be a massive €250,000. The idea of tying learning in with a major art installation such as the Pink Pavilion really adds a sense of legacy to the work.
17 LUAP Pink Bear Scholarships are a part of the legacy from the installation in Hamburg
Sanctuary
The idea of the Pink Bear was initially conceived as a sanctuary. LUAP's own experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy led him to the memory of a bear from childhood. That work helped him to support his own Mental Health and the bear became a symbol of comfort. Now with the Pink Bear Pavilion it's that idea of comfort which is at the forefront of the idea. The sense of being able to 'step into the bear head being akin to stepping into a place of refuge.
Paul Robinson the artist known as LUAP supervising the development process
Exhibition Space
Contained within the Pink Bear Pavilion will be an exhibition space. Serving as a unique canvas it will feature work from several artists. University of Europe alumni Fenja Rebell will present 'Sinnentaumel'. A work that delves into our perception of colours and sensory experiences it explores the idea of accessibility to art for children with visual impairments. Additionally University of Europe graduate Leslie Vogt will present 'Stop Playing Games With Our Lives'. A multimedia awareness campaign that combines the communicative power of illustration, gaming and fashion.
The Pink Bear Pavilion can be seen from 30 May to 9 June 2024 at the Altonaler Balkon in Hamburg. This is part of the Altonale Festival in Hamburg.
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