balancing (a) beam (collaboration with Julian Woudstra)

steel beam, threaded bars, nuts

various dimensions

drilled, assembled

2026

This collaboration was about balancing a 5 meter long steel beam in different positions. The size and weight of the piece changed the perception of tension, mass and gravity completely. Due to the rather precarious state of balance the piece had to be handled and approach carefully. The installation was only possible in collaboration and with the help of forklifts and pulley-systems. After taking the pictures the installation was immediately taken down.