"Utopia" - Jaume Plensa
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY | LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY | CONTENT CREATION
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Project Overview
“Utopia”, the mind-blowing sculpture by world-famous sculptor Jaume Plensa, has opened at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It’s amazing, and fortunately, I was asked to photograph it.
Toronto-based design and engineer firm Picco Group was instrumental in the planning, material sourcing and engineering of the sculpture, and reached out to me upon the completion of the project.
After spending time in the space at FMG over the course of a few days, you begin to appreciate the detail, complexity and beauty of a sculpture of this scale. Crafted from 400 tons of marble, it is truly a masterpiece sculpture. I wanted to accurately convey its scale, while still showing the incredible detail, so several lenses of different focal lengths were used, as well as shooting from various angles and proximities to the sculpture itself. The space is lit beautifully, so I was able to shoot entirely with natural/available light.
Working with Picco Group was a pleasure from the start, providing a clear objective, reasonable timeframe and proper budget. The Director of Communications at Frederik Meijer Gardens, along with staff and volunteers were wonderfully helpful, providing me unrestricted and after-hours access to the Gardens.
Please visit Picco Group for more information on their incredible projects around the world.
For more information about Frederik Meijer Gardens and the “Utopia” sculpture, please visit Frederik Meijer Gardens here.
Learn more about world-famous artist Jaume Plensa.
Scope of Work
Commercial Photography
Location Photography
Location Video
Video Production
Photographer
Project Location
Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Client Info
PICCO Group
8611 Jane Street, Suite 200
Concord, ON Canada L4K 2M6