Urban Cave

The project was a collaboration between Liberty Place and aMBUSH Gallery (an initiative of Wiltshire + Dimas Management), aimed at breathing new life into the area and offering a unique visual journey for visitors.

Lesjak-Atton’s sculptures stood as abstract stalagmites, their bold forms and vibrant palette celebrating the emotive power of colour. Each piece was a testament to the artist’s exploration of form and emotion, inviting viewers to interpret and experience the works in their own unique way.

In this series, Lesjak-Atton explored the interplay between physical presence and emotional resonance. The sculptures’ undulating contours and striking chromatic arrangements created a visual language that spoke to both the eye and the heart, while emphasising the urban cave-like atmosphere of the space.

The artist’s creative process was as intriguing as the final products. Each sculpture began as layers of cut plywood, meticulously laminated and fixed before being carved with an angle grinder and specialised attachments. The forms were then primed and painted with durable exterior acrylic paints, ensuring both visual impact and longevity.

This layered approach not only resulted in visually striking pieces but also invited contemplation on the transformation of materials and the interplay between form, function, and aesthetic experience. The use of exterior acrylics ensured that the sculptures were resilient, suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.

The sculptures enveloped existing structural poles throughout the Liberty Place precinct. This innovative approach to integrating art with architecture created a seamless blend of form and function.