The Unclosed Mobius Strip: A Sculptural Legacy from 1968 Cultural Olympics in Mexico

Discover the captivating 'Station #12,' a testament to the artist's minimalist vision and the spirit of the 1968 Olympics

By Patronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C

Patronato Ruta de la Amistad

Clement Meadmore (20th Century) by Manuel GarayPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C

The Creator

Clement Meadmore was born in Melbourne and lived in the United States. He studied engineering and industrial design at the Royal Melbourne Technical College.

Janus under construction (20th Century) by Clement MeadmorePatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C

Station #12

This work of art made of just one body in the shape of a ring folding in over itself, shows simplicity and great energy resembling an unclosed Mobius strip.

Janus under construction (20th Century) by Clement MeadmorePatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C

Standing 6 meters high and almost 7 wide. Standing 6 meters high and almost 7 wide, an incomparable sense of movement and changes in shape can be appreciated from viewing it from different points.

Janus completed (20th Century) by Clement MeadmorePatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C

Originally, the author created stairs on the rock to allow the spectator to get out of their car, climb to its base and appreciate it close up by walking around it and enjoying its movement.

Janus (20th Century) by Clement MeadmorePatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C

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Location

Original: Periférico Sur (South-North direction) where Colegio Olinca is located

Current: Cloverleaf Interchange of Insurgentes Sur and Periférico, on InsurgentesSouth-North direction.

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