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labyrinth plans

During a stay of 10 days three artists have made plans for the SAKSALA LABYRINTH.
After an intensive investigation of the area in and around the LABYRINTH location through the artists the result is three personal visions and views on the assignment.

In consultation with the technical expert some paths were made to test the condition of the ground and the work it needs to execute the different ideas.

On Sunday September 24 the plans are presented to the public and it was possible to go into the forest to follow the first paths.
Different experts will have a look after the plans and within 3 weeks there will be a decision which plan is chosen and how it can be realized.
During that period people can visit the presentation and think about their personal preference.

	Irene Anton - Germany SENSUAL LABYRINTH
	Philippe Cusse - France BIRCH BRANCHES LABYRINTH
	Ulrika Sparre - Sweden THE LABYRINTH 5 PATHS-MANY TRAVELS
report of the LABYRINTH jury October, 23 2006 The LABYRINTH jury is comprised of: =Lucien den Arend, sculptor and curator =Kirsimaria Törönen-Ripatti, deputy chairman of Etelä-Savo Arts Council =Pia Puntanen, cultural expert regional government Etelä-Savo =Marja de Jong, art director Saksala ArtRadius has discussed in the meetings from October 11 and 20 2006 the LABYRINTH plans by: =Irene Anton, Germany SENSUAL LABYRINTH =Philippe Cusse, France BIRCH BRANCHES LABYRINTH =Ulrika Sparre, Sweden LABYRINTH- 5 PATHS – MANY WAYS made during the period from September 15-25 2006 and has made the conclusion that the different plans all have a good artistic level and would all be worth realizing. The plans are all expressly tailored to the existing forest and they all show an interesting and personal view on the area. The decisive factor for the jury is the clear relation between the plan and the future use in context to the art centre. This will be the first labyrinth realized in this way in Finland. The jury has decided to have the LABYRINTH plan of Philippe Cusse, France executed as a plan in which nature and art integrate harmoniously and the symbol of the birch branch as the outline for the paths-structure makes a link with the Finnish forests. The area will be prepared during autumn and winter by doing ground work and cutting trees and it will be finally realized in spring 2007. The artist shall execute his plan assisted by one or more workers during the spring 2007. An official opening of the LABYRINTH is planned in May or June in the beginning of next summer season. on behalf of the jury curator Lucien den Arend art director Marja de Jong

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