Work 10 of 11 2024

Sustainability

The Tree as a Symbol of Our Planet's Future

The sculpture “Sustainability” blends seamlessly into the ARTWALK in Lech and addresses one of the most pressing issues of our time: the ecological footprint. The rough, rusty surface of the metallic tree structure made of Corten steel stands in symbolic contrast to the shiny stainless steel elements that adorn the tree and highlight the consequences of human interference with nature. These contrasts create room for interpretations ranging from destruction to hope for change.

A work of art that stirs the soul

A Reflection on Our Ecological Footprint

The tree itself, a symbol of life and growth, poses the question: How sustainably do we live? The sign accompanying the artwork provocatively reads: “WHAT THE FU.. SSABRUCK! …until they grow out of the trees and fall on our heads!” This thought invites us to reflect on our own carbon footprint, climate change, and the issue of sustainability.

The question of our planet’s future and our responsibility cannot be answered with a simple solution—just as the 6.50-meter-tall artwork itself does not offer a simple answer, but rather encourages viewers to pause and reflect on their role in this complex web.

Facts
Title Sustainability
Year 2024
Artist Gabriele Brunner
Design Hubert Brunner
Material Corten steel, stainless steel
Series STAHL.H.ART
Location Lech am Arlberg, 1,444 m

“WHAT THE FU.. FOOTPRINT! … until they’re growing on trees and falling straight onto our heads.”

Continuing on the Journey

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More than just a charging station: Technology, art, and sustainability combined in Corten steel—a symbol of the energy transition.

2014

Obstacles along life's journey—by shifting your perspective, the burden becomes an incentive to create something new.

2015

Our actions determine the future of the Earth: Passions set the planet ablaze—they both sustain and threaten it.

Photos: Christoph Nösig Photography.

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