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Liliane Lijn's sculptures explore light and motion. At night, the rotating ellipses of neon invite people into the arts centre contributing to the welcoming atmosphere of the centre of social and artistic activity. The title of this sculpture is a pun on its shape and the Zen Buddhist concept of a koan – a question without an answer. This relates to meditation and the sculpture promotes peace, calm and thoughtfulness.
Title
White Koan
Date
1972
Medium
painted steel & neon
Measurements
H 600 x W 320 x D (?) cm
Accession number
WU_0133
Acquisition method
purchased from the artist with the assistance of the Arts Council of Great Britain, AG Gale & Co Ltd, M & G Gleeson Ltd, Sir Maurice Laing Personal Trust and Robert McAlpine Ltd, 1973
Work type
Sculpture
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