The sum of the parts

I came across pictures of this sculpture installation memorial to Nelson Mandela this week, and I just have to share it with you. It’s located at the place where he was taken into custody by South African authorities in 1962.

I love this entire concept by South African artist Marco Cianfanelli, because the sculpture comprises 50 laser-cut steel poles that individually represent prison bars (and symbolize the 50^th anniversary of Mandela’s capture).

But as you approach the site, at one point the columns “merge” into a flat portrait of Mandela’s face.

It’s really stunning—beautiful and meaningful; exactly how art enriches our lives. Have a look at this site, and see what you think.