Today, Maeve speaks to sculptor Pieter Obels. Despite working with Corten steel, Pieter's work seem light and gravity defying. His contribution to this year's Sculpture Trail, titled 'How Soon Is Now' and presented by Opera Gallery, barely seems to touch the ground while it's striking orange hues are set perfectly against the green backdrop of Berkeley Square. In this episode we hear about Pieter's working practice, his inspirations as an artist, and the joy and playfulness that public art can bring.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Art in Mayfair

New West End

Pieter Obels

JUN 21, 202411 MIN
Art in Mayfair

Pieter Obels

JUN 21, 202411 MIN

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Today, Maeve speaks to sculptor Pieter Obels. Despite working with Corten steel, Pieter's work seem light and gravity defying. His contribution to this year's Sculpture Trail, titled 'How Soon Is Now' and presented by Opera Gallery, barely seems to touch the ground while it's striking orange hues are set perfectly against the green backdrop of Berkeley Square. In this episode we hear about Pieter's working practice, his inspirations as an artist, and the joy and playfulness that public art can bring.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>