Memento by Wesley Meuris
Narrow slits provide entrances to this circular pavilion by Belgian artist Wesley Meuris outside the Flemish town of Borgloon.
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Called Memento, the white structure has a smooth exterior and a tiled interior.
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The square tiles are in relief, creating different textures and shadows as the sun moves across the sky.
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The two slender gaps cast sundial-like shadows around the circle and allow the evening sun to stream in.
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Situated on a slope, the pavilion looks out over the central graveyard in the medieval town of Borgloon.
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The project is one in a series of permanent structures for public spaces in the Haspengouw region, instigated by the Z33 gallery. Other completed projects include a doughnut-shaped pavilion and a see-through church.
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Photography is by Kristof Vrancken.
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Here's some more information from Z33:
Memento is a sculpture at the Central Burial of Borgloon. The artwork of Wesley Meuris is an anchor point in the sloping landscape and invites visitors to step in.
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The architectural structure of the work provides a special experience of looking and dwelling. The steel built space can be interpreted in many ways by the visitor and challenges the imagination.
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Whoever is in the room experiences the intimacy. This reflects the memory of its surroundings.
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Initiated by De Nieuwe Opdrachtgevers.
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Official opening: May 4th, 2012
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On display: permanent from May 5th, 2012
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Location: Central Burial of Borgloon, Lambertusstraat, Borgloon