Der Obelisk von Klieve (OT-Anröchte)...10.2014...Part of KleyCity...

Der Obelisk von Klieve (OT-Anröchte)...10.2014...Part of KleyCity...

KleyCity is an art project of mine that aims to connect culturall and historical ideas and aspects of different countries worldwide. The project consists of a fast expanding collection of tower-shaped sculptures, so far erected in 18 countries (Germany, Italy, Egypt, France, Tchech Republic, Brazil, Turkey, Japan, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Spain, Norway, the United States, South Korea, Albania, Syria, Cyprus)

I chose the tower as an universal icon, that is understood by any society and race. Towers were constructed for purpose of defense, divine worship, representation of power and as landmarks. Examples are numerous: the tower of Babylon and Pisa, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the World Trade Center in New York. In many ways I suppose all the towers can be viewed as an archetypal desire to get closer to divinity and to partake in progress.

Each new requested tower sculpture in any part of the world becomes automatically part of KleyCity. Following extensive studies on past and present development of local land and people, each tower is shaped to reflect a particular part in the evolution of urban civilisation. It is my ambition to invite you into KleyCity as a global network of towers conserving the dreams and ideas of ancient and modern society, no matter where in the world. Everybody is welcome...