Doesn’t it look as if it’s about to take flight? The Floating Energies Sculpture, a stunning example of kinetic art, seems to dance with the wind. Rising high above us on a long, metal tube, it stands in stark contrast to the administrative building behind it. The Floating Energies Sculpture was created by Jörg Wiele and installed here in 1991. It’s made of steel, copper, brass, and lead, and at 12 meters tall, it’s hard to miss! The sculpture’s design is both intricate and elegant. Its individual components are connected by joints and ball bearings, allowing them to move gracefully with the wind. Notice how the weights are delicately balanced. This ensures those slow, almost meditative movements that make it seem so alive. When the wind dies down, the sculpture returns to its original position, creating a fascinating interplay of motion and stillness. Look closer and you’ll see a dialogue between sharp, delicate protrusions and rounded, voluminous metal forms. The interplay of light and shadow on the polished brass, reddish copper, and weathered lead surfaces enhances the visual drama. Some say the movements of the Floating Energies Sculpture evoke cosmic processes, reminding us of the ever-changing nature of existence itself. Whether or not you see it that way, there’s no denying the captivating beauty of this remarkable artwork.
Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts Plaque
“Seinem verehrten Mitbegründer dem tatkräftigen Mitbegründer Herr Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts gest. 16. Oktober 1905 in Dankbarkeit gewidmet.” This is