Art or trouble? Students fight for steel flowers on the campus

Art or trouble? Students fight for steel flowers on the campus

Freising, Deutschland - A controversial work of art on the Weihenstephan campus of the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences ensures excitement and frustration. The sculpture group "Hello Again" created by the Munich artist Christian Wichmann protrudes in the form of three seven -meter -high, colorful apparent plants made of aluminum and steel. This installation was chosen as part of the "Art in Construction" tender by the Freising state building office for the expression of the power of the plants. University President Dr. Eric Veuillet praises the work of art as an important enrichment for the university, which sees itself as a green institution. But the students disagree and criticize the measure sharply. Weekly contributions on Instagram illustrate their displeasure: "A steel and aluminum sheet flower on the sealed area sounds like satire" or "This is an insult to everyone who is working on an environmentally friendly future," said some of the comments.

technical challenges and missing real plants

Despite the violent criticism, the university makes it clear that real plants cannot be planted on the location due to structural requirements. "That would have been our favorite option," explains the HSWT, pointing out that the site is full with important supply lines that make planting impossible. These technical framework was confirmed by Marcus Dörner, the spokesman for the Freising state building. Art in building is an integral part of the building culture in Bavaria, even if some students want more real green. The foot surfaces of the sculptures are to be greened in the spring in order to give the construct more liveliness, and the topic of participation in the student was also addressed, since these were not sufficiently included in the decision -making process.

The university is known for its courses in the field of horticulture and other green professions that attract more and more students. A student describes Freising as charming and inviting, with a great learning atmosphere where you can quickly make contacts. The campus is not anonymous and offers space for personal development. If you are interested in the university offers, you can find a lot of information about student life and the available courses at