Solar Peace Sculpture Transformation to Mosaic Peace Sculpture

Mosaic Peace Sculpture
2006 - 2024 the 18 year Journey
7 M Ht x 4.5 dia. x 30cm Galvanized Steel Peace Symbol frame
Available for relocation
History & Origins of the Sculpture
Early Development (2006–2010). Solar Peace Sculpture
30 Oil Barrels with 30 Solar panels attached to Peace frame
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Test prototype for 15 m sculpture for New York City 2006
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Solar Peace Sculpture Transformation to Mosaic Peace Sculpture

2006 - 2024 the 18 year Journey

7 M Ht x 4.5 dia. x 30cm Galvanized Steel Peace Symbol frame

Available for relocation

History & Origins of the Sculpture

Early Development (2006–2010). Solar Peace Sculpture

30 Oil Barrels with 30 Solar panels attached to Peace frame

https://online.fliphtml5.com/mbtbe/bfmh/#p=8

Test prototype for 15 m sculpture for New York City 2006

https://inhabitat.com/giant-solar-peace-sign-sculpture-made-from-of-80-metal-oil-barrels/

Collaboration between:

University of Saarland
HTW (Technical College)
Led by Prof. Dr. Ing. Günter Schmidt-Gönner

Students involved: Eugene Schinder Dipl.Ing. and Bernd Eichenseer Dipl.Ing..
Original steel made by G. BECKER GmbH, St. Ingbert, Germany.
First installed at University of Saarland in Spring 2010.
Showcased at Cologne Art Fair in September 2010 (via Alp Galleries).
Returned to Saarbrücken (CIC Solar) from 2012–2015.

Steel in Storage (2016–2021)

Sculpture was placed in storage.
Fred George refused to allow the steel to be scrapped.
In tribute to his sister Catherine George (original financial supporter), Fred reimagined the sculpture.

Rebirth & Redesign (2021–2022)

In Spring 2021, Fred George and Prof. Schmidt-Gönner collaborated with Walor Steel in Burbach.
Sculpture redesigned to reflect “unstable peace” in the world

Left side repositioned 1.5 meters lower on main Column

Team included:
WALOR Stahlbau (Christine Simon) reworked and installed the sculpture in September 2021.

Andrea Müller
Emma Morisse George (Fred’s daughter)
Mike Robillard

Emma led the design of the mirrored maquette (scale model).
Andrea Müller and Michael Robillard led the mirroring and tiling of galvanized steel.

Community Involvement in Burbach, Germany

Ukrainian refugee children, local artisans and neighborhood children collaborated on the sculpture.
Materials used: mirrors, glass jewels, pennies, and tiles—to reflect positivity and unity.
Hosted “art days” for 60 Ukrainian children.
Children created artwork for soldiers on the Ukrainian front lines.
Five Ukrainian families were hosted at our art house and where involved in the project.
The goal was to:

Reflect positivity and light
Foster unity within the local community of Burbach, Germany

Construction & Materials

Full-scale styrofoam model created for planning the tiling layout.
Mirrors symbolically reflect “the weather of today's society.”

Tiling Process & Tile Contributors

Tiling began in October 2021
Tile Donations:

Villeroy & Boch: Antique plates and tiles with modern tiles from their collection.
Tamega Tiles (Hanover): Latin American and Spanish tiles for vibrant color and mood.

Support for Ukraine: Little did we know, a war was brewing in the East.

The Mosaic Peace Sculpture gained new meaning after the war in Ukraine began.
On February 25, 2022, We draped the sculpture with a 9-meter Ukrainian flag.
The sculpture has since become a beacon for peace in Ukraine.
On February 25, 2022, the sculpture was draped with a 9-meter Ukrainian flag.
It now stands as a beacon for peace in Ukraine and the world.

Political Support