Breaking the boundaries of traditional canvases, the Mike Hewson 'Homage to the Lost Spaces' public art piece showcases the aftermath of unfortunate events. Situated in the town of Christchurch, New Zealand, the installation consists of illusionary murals integrated onto the walls of fallen buildings.
The small town where Hewson currently resides faced devastating damages from an earthquake in 2011. The conceptual piece is constructed on a series of plywood boards using mixed media application. These properties were set to be demolished, but the artist and community took the opportunity to transform these forgotten spaces into eye-catching installations. The murals depict ordinary citizens in everyday moments before the earthquake struck the town with its thunderous forces.
Sublime and hauntingly beautiful, the Mike Hewson 'Homage to the Lost Spaces' installation transforms tragedy into artistry.
What's Driving This Trend
- Public Art Installations
- The creation of public art pieces that transform forgotten or abandoned spaces into eye-catching installations presents an opportunity for innovative artistry.
- Mixed Media Art
- The use of mixed media in construction and application for art pieces presents an opportunity for innovative and unique artistic expressions.
- Illusionary Murals
- The construction of illusionary murals integrated onto damaged walls presents an opportunity for innovative forms of storytelling and public art displays.
Who This Affects Most
- Construction
- By partnering with artists to repurpose damaged or abandoned spaces, the construction industry can innovate in creating unique public art installations and repurposed city spaces.
- Art
- The art industry can innovate by embracing mixed media and illusory techniques to create and showcase public art pieces that transform the common space into unique artistry.
- Tourism
- By creating public art pieces that showcase the history of a city, the tourism industry can innovate in creating more immersive and meaningful experiences for tourists.
