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Surrealist Staircase Installations

Beautiful Steps by Lang-Baumann Spiral with Surrealism

— February 27, 2013 — Art & Design
The installation series Beautiful Steps by Lang-Baumann showcases the unusual placement of grandiose staircases, making for surreal imagery.

Sabina Lang and Daniel Baumann have created a series of installation pieces that test perception with their unexpected settings. From staircases that appear to float to heart-stopping outdoor steps, the duo has spared no expense in creating pieces that excite.

Perhaps the most striking is the pristine colorless staircase that appears to protrude from the fresco ceiling of a hall in the Austrian Trautenfels Castle. This juxtaposing form toys with viewer perception that makes for a captivating surrealist illusion. Each sculpture in Beautiful Steps by Lang-Baumann boasts striking imagery that awakens the imagination of all whom experience the series.
Trend Themes
1. Unexpected Placement Installations - The Beautiful Steps installation series showcases the disruptive trend of placing grandiose staircases in unusual locations, challenging traditional design ideas.
2. Surrealist Imagery Installations - Lang-Baumann's Beautiful Steps installation series highlights the trend of using surreal imagery to captivate viewers and create engaging experiences.
3. Perception-challenging Installations - The Beautiful Steps installations by Lang-Baumann demonstrate the trend of creating art installations that play with viewers' perceptions and challenge traditional expectations.
Industry Implications
1. Art Installation - There is an opportunity for the art installation industry to create more disruptive and captivating installations that challenge the viewer's perception and imagination.
2. Architectural Design - Architects and designers can incorporate the trend of unexpected staircase placement into their designs to create unique and engaging structures.
3. Museum Curation - Museums can seek out and showcase art installations that utilize surrealism and unconventional placement methods to attract visitors and enhance their experience.
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