Chess, a timeless symbol of strategic play, transcends cultures and languages, fostering connections among people from diverse backgrounds. Checkmate aims to bring this universal appeal to public spaces, ensuring accessibility and engagement across all ages and cultures.
Like an intricate dance of 'mini sculptures', each chess piece embodies its own rules and movements, inviting players into a poetic interplay of intellect and concentration. By transforming this iconic symbol into a monumental spectacle, the public is invited to undertake a wondrous and expansive journey of extraordinary proportions.
Each chess piece draws inspiration from the 20th Century Bauhaus movement, a pivotal era where art and design converged, shaping modern aesthetics. This artwork reverently pays homage to Bauhaus's historical impact, celebrating its fusion of creativity and functionality.
Artist: Amigo & Amigo
Composer: Otis Studio
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Amigo & Amigo
In the spirit of reconciliation Amigo & Amigo acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Site design by A Friend of Mine.
Build by Formwork.
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