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Detail shots of a sculpture by Olav Lunde. The artwork is mada as a chain-link disc golf basket as the body, supported by jagged, mechanical limbs and topped with a delicate metal nest, blending sports equipment with whimsical industrial art.

"18"

Permanent Public Commission for Folkparken, Norrköping | 2013

Stainless steel, black steel and lighting

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The sculpture "18" is a unique fusion of artistic design and international elite sports. Originally built for the World Disc Golf Championships, the piece serves as an official competition basket.

The project was a collaboration between Olav Lunde and Henrik Lunde-Björk.

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A primary challenge in the creative process was balancing the artistic form with the rigorous technical standards required for a World Championship-level basket. Standing 2.3 meters tall, including the flag, the sculpture acts as a powerful visual landmark within the park landscape.

 

The piece is composed of discarded machine parts, vehicle components, and old tools. Lunde finds a specific beauty in these industrial shapes; by repurposing them, he grants these objects a new life on an international stage. While Olav leaves the interpretation of the sculpture’s form to the viewer, its function remains clear: a durable and identity-defining element of the urban space that invites both high-level competition and casual play.

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Commissioned by: KFUM

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For commission inquiries, please contact the artist.

Professional disc golfer Avery Jenkins and a young caddy pose with a rusted iron, bird-themed disc golf basket in a grassy park. To the right, the social media interface shows comments from followers praising the unique, abstract design of the basket.
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