Böst, Public sculpture in Hörby, Sweden
Böst is a sculpture group made of life-sized clay figures created with modern 3D printing technology, standing in an open forest clearing. The individual figures are detailed and can be viewed from multiple angles.
The work came into being by combining traditional clay techniques with contemporary digital manufacturing, showing a new direction in Swedish sculptural art. This fusion of established material with modern production methods marked a shift in local artistic practice.
The figures are casts made from actual young people living in the region, showing how art can mirror a community's identity. This portrayal of local faces and bodies creates a direct connection between the artwork and visitors who know the area.
The sculpture group is accessible year-round and sits in a natural setting that allows for a straightforward visit without special preparation. It can be explored at your own pace and offers different perspectives from various positions.
Each figure was directly cast from an actual person living in the local community, making the sculpture feel like a cross-section of the area's youth. This direct connection to local reality transforms the work into something more than just an artistic installation.
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