Michal Sedl‡k

The object FLOATING WOMAN
represents another Prague island in the
river Vltava. It should be placed close
to the Troja bridge, which is, in fact,
a potential auditorium for this object.
A recumbent woman, made of stone covered
by a plant (probably a moss) is flowing
against the stream, while her hand with
nails made of stone monoliths, create
her natural protection. The site is
convenient for the placement of the
sculpture, as the river is rather
shallow there (fishermen can wade in the
middle of it); however the Vltava is
quite wild there. 

Another object called SPIRAL ISLAND 
is also considered for the Vltava 
river in the Troja locality, but it 
should be placed a bit further up the
stream, between the racing channel and
the Troja bridge. It is a kind of hollow
mountain - an island spitting wooden
balls, falling down the hill in spiral
lines. The project is driven by an
undershot water wheel hidden inside the
hill, which transfers the power into the
ÒArchimedesÕ ScrewÒ, which transports
the balls in corridors to the top. It is
a constant process driven by natural
power.