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Floating Currency Exhibits

Ana Soler Creates a Mid-Air Masterpiece Using Coins and Optics

— April 19, 2013 — Art & Design
Looking at the pictures of Ana Soler's latest exhibit, one might think they're looking at coins that have been captured falling from the sky. However, the work is actually unmoving and the coins never sway from their original locale.

Soler has created other exhibits in the past that play with our perceptions and make us doubt what we're seeing. Causa Efecto featured bouncing balls that weren't bouncing at all, but were actually strategically placed to create the illusion of movement without ever having any at all.

Artists are continually thinking of different ways to make money into art and Ana Soler takes this notion to a complex level by putting it into a rather surreal scenario. One could interpret the work as commenting on the illusive nature of money; it's forever in our presence, but impossible to hold on to.
Trend Themes
1. Optical Illusion Exhibits - Artists are using optical illusions to create exhibits that challenge our perceptions and invite us to doubt what we're seeing.
2. Static Mid-air Installations - Artists are experimenting with ways to make objects appear suspended in mid-air, creating captivating exhibits that push the boundaries of traditional sculpture.
3. Money Art - Artists are finding new ways to turn currency into a medium, turning the everyday object into a thought-provoking symbol of value and worth.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Galleries and museums can showcase exhibits that use optical illusions and static mid-air installations to create memorable and innovative displays that challenge traditional views of art.
2. Design - Designers can use the principles of optical illusions to create compelling and intriguing products, packaging, and marketing materials that leave a lasting impression on consumers.
3. Finance - Financial institutions can commission artists to create money art installations that explore the concepts of value and worth, and challenge the way we think about money and its role in our lives.
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