To everyone’s surprise Strokkur hot spring in the Geysir geothermal area spouted red water this morning. According to Vísir the spring’s red colour was part of an artistic performance by Chilean born/Copenhagen based artist Marco Evaristti. Evarissti gained some international press after an exhibition in Denmark where he placed goldfish on display in a blender, telling visitors they could press the on button if they wanted. At least one guest did, killing two goldfish.
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Evarissti calls the performance piece at Geysir ‘Pink State’ and told Vísir that by adding red food colouring to the water he turned the landscape into a piece of art.
The water in the spring had returned to its normal colour at around 11 am this morning. However, according to Sigurður Másson, who works at the Geysir area, there are still some remnants of the red colour visible on the ground around Strokkur.
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Garðar Eiríksson, spokesperson for the Geysir Landowners Association, is disturbed by the incidents, tellin Vísir that not only did the artist put himself in danger by venturing so close to the spring, but he also showed great disregard for one of Iceland’s most popular natural wonders.
“He did this without our knowledge and consent. He went much too close to the scorching hot water, placing himself in danger, all the while showing nature no respect.”
To everyone’s surprise Strokkur hot spring in the Geysir geothermal area spouted red water this morning. According to Vísir the spring’s red colour was part of an artistic performance by Chilean born/Copenhagen based artist Marco Evaristti. Evarissti gained some international press after an exhibition in Denmark where he placed goldfish on display in a blender, telling visitors they could press the on button if they wanted. At least one guest did, killing two goldfish.
Read more: 5 Things to know about the Golden Circle
Evarissti calls the performance piece at Geysir ‘Pink State’ and told Vísir that by adding red food colouring to the water he turned the landscape into a piece of art.
The water in the spring had returned to its normal colour at around 11 am this morning. However, according to Sigurður Másson, who works at the Geysir area, there are still some remnants of the red colour visible on the ground around Strokkur.
Read more: Landowners considering to shut down the Geysir area
Garðar Eiríksson, spokesperson for the Geysir Landowners Association, is disturbed by the incidents, tellin Vísir that not only did the artist put himself in danger by venturing so close to the spring, but he also showed great disregard for one of Iceland’s most popular natural wonders.
“He did this without our knowledge and consent. He went much too close to the scorching hot water, placing himself in danger, all the while showing nature no respect.”
