August Sturlyte
Speaking Copper - ‘Cu29’.
Copper. This sculpture reflects a material caught between utility and vulnerability. Once hidden within walls and systems, copper has become a target of theft — stolen from buildings, railways, and infrastructure for its resale value.
This sculture is precious not as a piece of art but its precious metals. There is an alarm embedded in the work and it responds to any touch.
By giving the material its own defense mechanism, the sculpture questions what society truly values: the metal’s economic worth, its essential function, or the fear of its loss.