From a distance, this work is initially perceived as a glaring reflection with an indistinct form. However, as hikers approach, they soon recognize an oversized golden egg in a small clearing near the edge of the forest. On closer inspection, it becomes clear that this initially surreal and fairy-tale-esque situation is actually a multi-layered sculptural intervention by artist Magdalena Jetelov\u00e1.<\/p>\n
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