Jeppe Hein: Modified Social Sculptures

Danish artist Jeppe Hein has enjoyed international acclaim for his influential works in galleries, museums and the public realm. His sculptures invite curiosity, participation and play.

A trio of Jeppe Hein’s modified social sculptures have been brought to the tree-covered forecourt on the North Terrace boulevard. The artist’s exploration of urban architecture and social behaviour in public spaces led to his series of bench and lamp designs. His two bright red benches and yellow lamp borrow their basic form from the ubiquitous park bench or streetlight but are tweaked, twisted or modified, making the act of using them a conscious interaction. With their adaptations, the benches and light in turn transform their surroundings into places of activity and engagement. The sculptures shift between functional city furniture and interactive works of art.

Jeppe’s modified social sculptures will shape new exchanges on the journey to and from work, trips to the gallery, museum and library, and during coffee breaks and shopping trips. Jeppe Hein’s ensemble of works will create a space which is at once a sculpture garden, a playground and a place to pause.

On loan from Tiffany Wood and Matthias Arndt. Courtesy the Artist and Arndt Art Agency. Installation by Exhibition studios, Adelaide. Presented in partnership by the Art Gallery of South Australia and City of Adelaide.