umbrella revolution - wall sculpture by ivo meier
limited sculpture | available
umbrella revolution: magnetic umbrellas can be freely rearranged into new compositions.even a waterfall starts with a single drop.
sometimes a small moment opens something inside us.
as a teenager, i spent time in a home for refugees. that experience stayed with me — not because of politics, but because of the people: their vulnerability, their hope, and the quiet strength that arises when humans support one another.
umbrella revolution speaks about this sense of togetherness — about the gentle power that emerges when people carry each other.
the umbrellas can be freely arranged — like thoughts finding order, like paths opening, like stories forming in silence. each composition becomes its own quiet narrative.
work details
- year: 2020
- edition: 5
- size: 40 × 60 × 5 cm
- medium: 3d print, mixed media
- interactivity: umbrellas are magnetic and can be freely rearranged on the background
- catalog no.: im-c.16
- certificate: certificate of authenticity by the artist
- edition practice and further information (learn more)
part of the series protest and rage
works born from moments of collective voice, resistance, and quiet solidarity.
about this work
umbrella revolution takes its name from the moment people gathering, raising their voice, and standing up for their rights — a phenomenon that has always amazed me. the umbrellas on the magnetic background can be freely arranged by the viewer, creating new variants and compositions, and with them, new food for thought.
it's not about the answers, but about the questions. the piece doesn't resolve into one fixed image; it stays open, the way real solidarity stays open — always being rearranged, never quite finished.
frequently asked questions
what is umbrella revolution?
umbrella revolution is an interactive wall sculpture by ivo meier, featuring magnetic umbrellas that can be freely rearranged into new compositions. it is part of the protest and rage series.
what series does umbrella revolution belong to?
it belongs to the protest and rage series — works born from moments of collective voice, resistance, and quiet solidarity.
what inspired the work?
as a teenager, ivo meier spent time in a home for refugees. that experience — the vulnerability, hope, and quiet strength he witnessed when people supported one another — stayed with him and became the emotional foundation for this piece.
is the sculpture interactive?
yes. the umbrellas are magnetic and can be freely rearranged on the background, creating countless new compositions and variants.
is the work about finding answers?
no — it's not about the answers, but about the questions. the piece stays deliberately open and unresolved, inviting reflection rather than offering a fixed conclusion.
is umbrella revolution available for acquisition?
yes, it is available directly from the artist as a signed, numbered, limited edition. reach out via the contact form to inquire about availability.