Labyrintens öga, Public work of art in Centrum, Göteborg, Sweden
Labyrintens öga is a public work of art in the Centrum district of Göteborg, created by artist Lisa Larsdotter Petersson. It takes the form of a labyrinth-like structure with paths and sharp angles, designed to be walked through and explored rather than simply observed from a distance.
The work was installed in spring 2023 as part of a city initiative to bring art into everyday public spaces. Since then, it has become a regular part of the neighborhood's street life, encountered by residents and visitors going about their daily routines.
Labyrintens öga invites passersby to walk through its paths and pay attention to how they move through an urban space. Many people slow down, follow the lines with their eyes, and notice how the light changes the shapes at different times of day.
The work stands outdoors in central Göteborg and can be visited at any time without a ticket. Visiting at different times of day is worthwhile, as the way light falls on the structure changes noticeably from morning to evening.
The title of the work brings together two contrasting ideas: the eye, which sees clearly, and the labyrinth, which confuses and disorients. This tension between seeing and getting lost is central to Lisa Larsdotter Petersson's broader practice, which often explores how people navigate and perceive the spaces around them.
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