Artwork: Equilibrium (Bänk i Bänkarnas stad)

The ‘Equilibrium’ bench is the third bench in the City of Benches project. It was designed by Charlotte Gyllenhammar to symbolise the balance between two children sitting on a seesaw. ‘Equilibrium’ was donated by Värnamo couple Bengt and Gunnel Liljedahl.

The ‘Equilibrium’ bench was unveiled on 9 October 2021.

The seesaw that stands still

Two children in overalls sit on the seesaw. Children in overalls is a recurring theme in Charlotte Gyllenhammar’s sculptures and artworks, and the garment symbolises the Swedish climate.

“This figure has accompanied me in all my art. And now the children are also in Värnamo,” says Gyllenhammar about her sculpture.

Read more about the artist Charlotte Gyllenhammar on her website.

The material is cast bronze. The dimensions are 3.3 metres in width and 1.2 metres in height. The bench is completely horizontal, in perfect balance and cannot be rocked.

Equilibrium – perfect balance

The name ‘Equilibrium’ refers to the balance between the children on the seesaw. The seesaw and children symbolise cooperation and equality.