Thorvaldsen Museum has been allowed to borrow five Auguste Rodin sculptures from the Glyptotek, both located in Copenhagen, DK. Rodin’s sculptures are brought to life in this exhibition designed to be placed inside the Thorvaldsen Museum courtyard. Five of his sculptures are showcased within the pavilion, including The Thinker (1880), The Kiss (1882), The Meditation (1896), Eternal Spring (1896), Head of Sorrow (1882).
Constituting a very tactile experience, it is allowed to touch the sculptures so that visually impaired guests can also enjoy the art.
The Meeting
Team Size : 1
Timeline : 3 weeks
Location : Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2, 1213 København K, Denmark
Tools : Rhino, model materials (clay, museum board, hot glue)
Concept Statement
The past meets present in this pavilion exhibition celebrating Rodin’s sculptures on the grounds of Thorvaldsen’s Museum. The ancient Greek-inspired columns juxtapose the modern glass domes and asymmetric walls to bring the two time periods together. Heavily influenced by ancient Greek sculptures, particularly the Elgin sculptures of the Parthenon, Rodin is known for his expressive style that captures intense human emotion. Featuring an oculus, the glass domes create variable lighting to spotlight the sculptures throughout the day. Viewers lose themselves within the maze-like walls of the structure, immersed in the works around every corner. Rodin’s fingerprints can be found on many of his sculptures, the imprints attesting to his artistry and acting as a lasting signature. To emulate this idea, two of the exhibition walls are lined with non-drying polymer clay, giving users the opportunity to leave their mark on the exhibit.
3D Model
Rendered Perspectives
Model Photos
isometric view
floorplan
detail view 1
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detail view 2
elevation view 1
elevation view 2