Essieu de 141R sur rail

1979

Essieu de 141R sur rail (141R Axle on a Rail) was installed in Annemasse, reflecting the region’s railway history. The sculpture incorporates a real locomotive component—a 141R-type axle—to create an object that is both industrial and artistic.

By isolating and displaying this technical component, the artist highlights the mechanical power and the legacy of the railway infrastructure. The work thus evokes the region’s industrial past while fitting into a landscape that is currently undergoing transformation. It invites viewers to take a fresh look at these utilitarian elements, which have become witnesses to an era and catalysts for reflection on the evolution of mobility.