Victory Trophy for the UEFA EURO 2008(TM)
29/05/2008 09:02
PR Newswire
VIENNA, May 29 /PRNewswire/ --
- Sylvie Fleury's Work of Art to be Presented on 5 June on the Karlsplatz
in Vienna
The winner of the UEFA EURO 2008(TM) won't be clear until 29 June in
Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium. Yet whichever side earns the right to call
themselves champions at that finale will take more than just lasting memories
back to their country with them: they'll also receive a trophy from the
Federal Republic of Austria designed by Sylvie Fleury in conjunction with
famous glass-maker Swarovski. The "Trophäe für das Siegerland" (Trophy for
the Victorious Country) project was implemented as part of the "2008 -
Österreich am Ball" commission in coordination with the Kunsthalle Wien.
5.11 meter tall trophy for the winning country
A representative of the Austrian Government will present the trophy
publicly for the first time on 5 June at 9pm; the trophy will then remain on
public display at the Karlsplatz/Kunsthalle Wien public space until it is
awarded to the victorious country. Among the luminaries expected at the
unveiling are: artist Sylvie Fleury, Gerald Matt (Kunsthalle Wien), Beppo
Mauhart and Heinz Palme ("2008 - Österreich am Ball") and a representative of
Swarovski. The trophy is a construction of stainless steel and Swarovski
crystal glass panels which employ fibre-optic illumination to create a
dazzling work of art.
Award ceremony in the victorious country
Several days after the final the trophy will be transported to the
victorious country and handed over in a festive ceremony to the home country
of the champion side from the 2008 European Football Championships. It will
then act as a lasting memory of that happy event.
About artist Sylvie Fleury
The trophy was designed by Geneva-based Sylvie Fleury (born 1961)
together with Swarovski. Her works have often focused on the staging of
glamour and fashion. Colourful spaces, magical light effects and shimmering
surfaces are all key elements in her work.
Facts about the Trophy by Sylvie Fleury
Weight: 7.3 tonnes
Height: 5.11 meters
Processed Swarovski crystals: 11,000 STRASS(R) Swarovski(R) crystals
Complete steel construction: Valenta
Press contact:
"2008 - Österreich am Ball"
Julia Fuchs
Phone: +43-1-241-20-5309
Mobile: +43-664-50-21-439
Mail: jf@oesterreich-am-ball.at
Press contact: "2008 - Österreich am Ball", Julia Fuchs, Phone: +43-1-241-20-5309, Mobile: +43-664-50-21-439, Mail: jf@oesterreich-am-ball.at
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