Potential square

The work examines the results of a change, and the way its impact can go beyond the original alteration itself. How an observed change can be considered not merely as a modification that happens in something, but as an initiative for the realization that a change in general can occur? Can a piece of art trigger this realization? Can it act almost as a stimulus?

The artist constructed a concrete sculpture and installed it in the centre of Mavilli square, in the west suburbs of the historical centre of Thessaloniki. Afterwards, he went towards the city center where he got on a taxi heading for the Mavilli square. When they reached their destination, the new image of the area attracted driver’s attention, making him seem doubtful about this new alteration. Despite his disagreement, the possibility of the area’s reformation was then obvious. The driver suggested ideas and proposed further and alternative modifications for that place, creating a potentially new square. When the taxi driver left, the sculpture removed.