Born: February 5, 1967, Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality: Danish-Icelandic
Style: Installation Art, Environmental Art
Influences: Natural phenomena, perception, science
"Art is a way of creating experiences that make people question their perception of the world."
Notable Artwork
The Weather Project (2003)
About Olafur Eliasson
Born: February 5, 1967, Copenhagen, Denmark Nationality: Danish-Icelandic Style: Installation Art, Environmental Art Influences: Natural phenomena, perception, science Major Exhibitions: “The Weather Project” (2003), “The New York City Waterfalls” (2008), “Your rainbow panorama” (2011) Quote: “Art is a way of creating experiences that make people question their perception of the world.” Website: https://olafureliasson.net/
Notable Artwork: The Weather Project (2003)
This large-scale installation at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall in London created an artificial sun using hundreds of monofrequency lamps, mirrors, and mist. Visitors could bask in the orange glow and see their silhouettes reflected in the ceiling mirror, creating a collective experience.
Significance
The Weather Project is a powerful example of Eliasson’s interest in natural phenomena, perception, and the creation of immersive environments. It transformed a vast industrial space into a sublime and contemplative experience, prompting reflection on our relationship with nature and the built environment.