studio brynjar veronikas fountain sprays ephemeral rainbow across river enz at ornamenta

along the banks of the river enz in pforzheim, germany, sits haug rainbow fountain, a mystical creature sprouting an ephemeral mist across the water. the bronzecast sculpture has been realized by studio brynjar and veronika as a mysterious hybrid between an icelandic elf and a water spirit, who for the artists, carries the echoes of the folk tales whispered in the neighbouring northern black forest. in iceland, where i come from, the rainbow is also a bridge between humans, elves, and hidden people. these kind of spirits that live beyond what we see, brynjar sigurðarson tells designboom. though at first haug appears a little morbid his hollow melting skull revealing a cluster of hightech sensors he sporadically captures rays of sunlight and transforms them into a dissipating, kaleidoscopic glow. he looks a bit spooky, but he also has this ability to create such beauty. its a bit of a fun paradox, adds veronika sedlmair. read more here: