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“A sculpture entitled Tree of Signs will be the first man-made structure to be raised in Urriðaholt. The work was conceived by French designers Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag, better known as M/M, in collaboration with artist Gabríela Friðriksdóttir. The sculpture is five metres tall and is made of bronze. According to Gabríela, the tree can be viewed as a monument to possibilities inspired by the generous and rewarding collaboration between different parties, thus reflecting the basis for the residential area that will rise in Urriðaholt.

Gabríela says that the idea behind the sculpture was conceived when M/M came to Iceland in connection with the French cultural festival Pourquois Pas? in early 2007. The conceptual work behind Tree of Signs began then, and basic sketches were exhibited at the Museum of Design and Applied Art in Garðabær. The tree is based on the same font as M/M used for the cover of Björk’s album Medúlla and which was used as a basis for all printed material and 3D objects that the duo created with Gabríela for the Venice Biennale. The font on the Tree of Signs, however, will be entirely three-dimensional and Gabríela’s drawings will be formed into bas-reliefs that hang on the tree like fruit, or seeds. “When we started discussing a possible collaboration with Urriðaholt and began to study the ideology behind the area, we discovered that it matched our ideas. Also, we had always wanted to raise the tree in an undeveloped area,” says Gabríela.

“We at Urriðaholt heard about M/M through the Garðabær cultural representative and subsequently took Mathias and Michael to Búrfellsgjá on a sightseeing tour. It is rare to find such pristine nature so close to a residential area and they were impressed by the natural beauty of the site. A short while later a decision was made for the tree to become the first man-made structure in Urriðaholt. It is symbolic and fun and sends a definite message about vegetation and growth in the Urriðaholt area,” says Sigurður Gísli Pálmason, who sits on the board of Urriðaholt ehf.

Collaboration with artists is important.According to Gabríela, the best thing about the Tree of Symbols is that is not on a platform, unlike most other artworks in public spaces. “I find such spaces generally opposed to art because they create a predetermined framework around everything, meaning the work rarely has a chance to evolve organically and become part of the surroundings,” she says. This is also reflected in the fact that the font used for the work does not create borders but rather offers possibilities. “The philosophy of form and the philosophy behind Urriðaholt complement each other well. By which I mean playing with the possibilities of nature as opposed to colliding with it; using soft forms that create greater harmony.”

“As a creative duo, graduated from the Higher School of Decorative Arts, we design all our illustrations and hand-make all our stickers ensuring the quality is high, from drawing to manufacture, and package to delivery.

Our drawings are created using a cutting technique, and do not imply any printing. Without solvent, nor ink or other chemical applied at the surface of our wall decals, we thus guarantee a healthy and safe environment to kids.”

“Specialized in adhesive design for kids, e-glue proposes much more than just simple decoration. Considering space as a white page for illustration, e-glue opens a window of imagination, by transforming various supports into narrative spaces, where kids and parents can create, learn and have fun. Using adhesive elements to hang, e-glue offers the possibility, by a stroke of scraper, to colour all surfaces.”

ART KIDS “what is it ? e-glue launches an unique service that lets you duplicate and enlarge your kiddie’s masterpiece onto wall decals!”

Every parents has those drawings they wish to see everyday or simply show off for all to see. Escape the limits of skimpy frames and skip puncturing your place with holes. Now your home can have some personal expression without damaging the walls. Suggest your kids illustrate their rooms with unique graphic designs and their own characters. Kids never had some many possibilities or freedom to design their own spaces the way they want ! Give then some felt-tip pens and let their creative minds take over.

Just send us, by email or postal mail – e-glue, 5 rue de Marseille 69007 Lyon – France – the original drawing (preferably outline drawings with broad felt-tip pens) and we duplicate it identically according to the size and the pair of colours you chose!”

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* Huge 48″ x 18″ (122cm x 46cm) poster calendar
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