William Pye Water Scupture

Caribdis

This work was commissioned by CPFL, an energy company in Campinas, Brazil.

Most of Brazil's power comes from water in lakes by means of turbines that generate electricity.  These are buried out of sight, deep within the recesses of hydroelectric dams.  Caribdis celebrates this type of energy in visible form.  It features a swirling vortex that symbolises the power and movement of a turbine.  By deploying the vortex within a transparent cylinder, one can fully experience the drama and movement within.

See the video of the installation here

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  • Caribdis water sculpture
  • photo courtesy of Marcello Dantas
  • photo courtesy of Marcello Dantas
  • photo courtesy of Marcello Dantas

Concept development

  • Original sketch

Construction

  • Construction of Caribdis
  • Construction of Caribdis
  • Construction of Caribdis
  • Construction of Caribdis
  • Construction of Caribdis
  • Construction of Caribdis
  • Construction of Caribdis

Completion and launch

  • Launch of Caribdis