A precarious dance of steel. That’s the feeling the Tangentiale Beruhrung sculpture evokes.
The Tangentiale Beruhrung is a captivating artwork. It stands proudly in Berlin’s Lietzenseepark. Volkmar Haase created this sculpture between 1988 and 1990. It’s part of his “Beruhrungen” series exploring balance.
The sculpture is a lightweight structure. It’s made of square steel elements. Their surfaces are polished and slightly ground. Above a blackened. beveled-cornered base two steel struts form a V. Then they bend downwards. They create an omega shape. A sphere rests within this broken arc. The Tangentiale Beruhrung seems unstable. The sphere appears ready to fall at any moment. This creates an intriguing sense of tension and anticipation.
The sculpture’s design is deceptively simple. Yet its elegance speaks volumes about Haase’s mastery. The contrast between the sharp lines of the steel and the smooth sphere is striking. The interplay of light and shadow on the polished surfaces adds to its visual appeal.
Originally a private collection piece. the sculpture found its permanent home in 2002. It became a permanent loan. The Bezirksamt approved its placement in the park. A small plaque sits at the base. It reads “Volkmar Haase Tangentiale Beruhrung Versuch einer Balance Edelstahl 1990 Private Leihgabe”. It’s a testament to the sculpture’s beauty and its artistic significance.
The Tangentiale Beruhrung is more than just a sculpture. It’s a symbol of balance and harmony. It stands as a testament to human creativity and resilience. It perfectly captures the spirit of Berlin. A city known for its unique blend of history and modernity.