Aérosculpture's 'Steel Grass' Kinetic Field Debuts at Synergy Art Festival 2026
The Aérosculpture collective, led by Jean-Pierre David, has installed 'Steel Grass,' a kinetic metallic field in Amsterdam's Flevopark for the 2026 Synergy Art Festival. The installation uses helium to maintain vertical tension, allowing slender steel strands to sway with the wind, creating a responsive, ever-shifting surface. There is no programmed sequence; movement is driven by environmental factors like breeze, temperature, and the presence of visitors. The work transitions between fluid motion and precise stillness, reflecting light and altering perspectives as viewers move around it. Curated by Natasha Greenhalgh and Bogomir Doringer, the piece exemplifies the festival's focus on environmental and participatory art.
Key facts
- Steel Grass is a kinetic installation by Aérosculpture collective.
- It is located in Flevopark, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- The work debuted at the 2026 Synergy Art Festival.
- Helium is used to maintain vertical tension in the steel strands.
- Movement is unscripted, responding to wind, temperature, and human presence.
- The installation shifts between fluid motion and precise stillness.
- Curators are Natasha Greenhalgh and Bogomir Doringer.
- Jean-Pierre David designed the piece with the Aérosculpture collective.
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Pierre David
Institutions
- Aérosculpture
- Synergy Art Festival
Locations
- Flevopark
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands