The Third Partner in the Giardino
"The Third Parner" by Beatriz Gerenstein was presented in the 16th Venice Architectura Biennale 2018. This stainless steel monumental artwork was installed in the Gardino della Marinaressa, facing the beautiful Venice Lagoon
The Concept
In Gerenstein's narrative, every aspect of human life—love, business, or friendship—requires a subtle yet undeniable energy that aids in our connections with others. The third end of the knot, reaching toward the heavens, symbolizes this energy, referred to as The Third Partner, which descends to facilitate these relationships.
The Sculpture
Beatriz Gerenstein titled her monumental sculpture *The Third Partner*. Standing at 3.1 meters (10.5 feet) tall, the artwork is crafted from stainless steel with a mirror finish. At the center of the sculpture is a large, polished knot. Unlike traditional knots with two ends, this one has three. Two ends extend gracefully from the bottom of the knot, connecting elegantly to the base. The third end rises upward, reaching towards the sky.
The Installation
"The Third Partner" was installed in the Giardino della Marinaressa, a public park overlooking the Venice lagoon and located near the iconic St Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco). The mixed blue and green lights from the lagoon and the garden's trees create enchanting reflections on the sculpture's bright surface, adding a magical touch to the entire scene.
