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Ghostly Tree Installations

David Wiseman's 'Platanus bibliotechalis' is Inspired by Sycamores

— January 8, 2012 — Art & Design
David Wiseman's stark white tree installation titled 'Platanus bibliotechalis' is appropriate to its location for a number of reasons. First, it has been built within a library. The tree-inspired sculpture alludes to the original state these books once existed in. Secondly, the Platanus bibliotechalis sculpture references the Sycamore tree that is native to Los Angeles, where the West Hollywood Library is located.

Based in Los Angeles himself, Davd Wiseman was the perfect artist to tap for an art installation in the new library. The Platanus bibliotechalis sculpture acts as "a link between the [neighboring] park[...] and the library itself," according to the artist.

The Platanus bibliotechalis art installation is made out of porcelain pieces that were cast from sycamore bark. Soaring 60 feet high, these branches reach out elegantly and ghostly.
Trend Themes
1. Library-inspired Art - The trend of creating art installations inspired by libraries presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to libraries to connect with artists and increase visitors.
2. Botanical Art Installations - The trend of creating botanical art installations presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to botanical gardens or parks to attract visitors and engage them with nature through art.
3. Repurposing Natural Resources - The trend of repurposing natural resources in art installations presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to artists and designers to create sustainable and eco-friendly art pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Libraries - The trend of library-inspired art is an innovation opportunity for libraries to increase visitors and showcase their arts and culture initiatives, successfully driving revenue and patrons.
2. Art Galleries - The trend of botanical art installations is an innovation opportunity for art galleries to expand their collection with nature-inspired sculptures and installations and attract visitors interested in blending nature and art.
3. Botanical Gardens - The trend of botanical art installations presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for botanical gardens to engage visitors with nature through art and present eco-friendly art installations.
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