Mirror, Mirror (the why of shapes)
This sculpture in Austria, over 4 metres high, was inspired by the crystalline forms of the local glacier.
It is always a reflection of its surroundings thanks to its many triangular reflective surfaces made from polished stainless steel creating plane mirrors and thus adapts to any light and weather situation. People in motion, vehicles driving by, clouds passing by and leaves carried by the wind make the sculpture a living installation.
It makes a wonderful example of the law of reflection and the characteristics of plane mirror images.
The invention of mirrors is indeed a great contribution to humankind. Almost every person uses mirrors in their day-to-day lives for a variety of reasons, whether it is first thing in the morning for combing our hair or doing makeup, getting a check-up at the dentist, using a torch in the dark, or even at work in hospitals using microscopes to reflect the image of the object that is being monitored.
— Norma McDowall (NA)