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Illuminated General Stores

The All Night Convenience Art Installation is a Glowing Phenomenon

— October 4, 2012 — Art & Design
The All Night Convenience art installation by Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky is a translucent 300-square-foot corner store stocked with common retail items made into glowing lanterns.

The two artists transformed Campbell's soup cans, mini Kellogg's cereal boxes, Spam tins and toothpaste boxes into beautiful iridescent lights. Viewers of the exhibition were able to get in line and await their turn to enter into the glowing store and pick a household lantern off of the shelf. Items would either be hung on a bamboo stick or given a long lanyard to be worn around the necks of lucky participants.

The All Night Convenience art installation focuses on retail products that have lost their significance because they are constantly being interacted with. Turning food and other packages into lighted guides breathes wonder and importance into them.
Trend Themes
1. Translucent Art Installations - Incorporating light and unusual materials into art installations, such as the All Night Convenience, can create a magical experience for viewers.
2. Upcycling Retail Products - Transforming mundane retail items into beautiful and functional pieces, like the glowing lanterns in the All Night Convenience, can generate interest and value in everyday products.
3. Interactive Consumer Experiences - Creating unique and immersive experiences for consumers, such as the chance to enter and browse a glowing store, can increase engagement and stand out from competitors.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can incorporate the concepts of translucent materials and upcycling into their creations to create unique and captivating installations.
2. Consumer Goods - Retail companies can explore innovative ways of packaging and promoting their products, such as turning them into glowing lanterns, to increase appeal and customer interest.
3. Experiential Marketing - Marketers can incorporate interactive and immersive experiences into their campaigns, like the All Night Convenience, to generate brand loyalty and engagement with consumers.
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