For Omphalomin, artist Gun Holmstrom installed a permanent outdoor interactive sound sculpture for the Rekipellonpuisto park in eastern Helsinki. The work derives its shape from the ancient greek omphalos stones which were believed to allow contact with the gods.
The omphalos in Delphi
Placed atop a small hill with ascending paths, the metallic surface reflects the sky and the surroundings of the park. Optical sensors inside the piece emit sound in accordance to the movement of the player’s shadows. Omphalomin was commissioned by the Helsinki City Art Museum in 2006.
