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Geological Street Art

Geode by Paige Smith Brings 'Natural' Wonders to Urban Settings

— April 1, 2012 — Art & Design
Geode by Paige Smith of A Common Name is a 3D street art project that looks to have been recently excavated. Instead of gold rocks or precious gems, this project revolves around stunning paper art discoveries. Installed around the state of Los Angeles, it has been an ongoing project that explores a new dimension of graffiti works.

Coming in all shapes and sizes, Geode by Paige Smith fits into the nooks and crannies of urban settings. Inspired by natural mineral formations, these works of art become unexpected treasures that will delight visitors and locals alike. Crafted out of cut and painted paper, each one is as vibrant as the next. So far, the American graphic designer and artist has created nine Geode pieces.
Trend Themes
1. Street Art Revival - The rise of geode street art is creating new opportunities for brands and artists to engage with city communities through interactive, visually stunning installations.
2. Urban Geology - As geode street art takes the urban landscape by storm, property developers, architects and public officials can experiment with innovative ways to incorporate natural materials and designs into the built environment.
3. 3D Paper Art - The popularity of geode street art highlights the potential for paper art to become a major disruptive force in the art world, offering new and affordable ways for artists to create large-scale installations.
Industry Implications
1. Art & Design - As geode street art gains popularity, artists, galleries and museums can explore new ways to create and market large-scale street art installations.
2. Real Estate & Property Development - The rise of geode street art presents an opportunity for property developers, architects and public officials to incorporate natural designs and materials into urban landscapes in innovative ways.
3. Tourist & Hospitality - The growing popularity of geode street art presents an opportunity for hotels and event spaces to tap into the trend by commissioning on-site installations or hosting geode street art events.
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