Matt James Stone's Bananas are Conjoined from Multiple Arms
Akihiko Tse — October 2, 2013 — Art & Design
References: mattstoneart & designtaxi
Where we see moldy, uneatable bananas, Matt James Stone sees a chance to resurrect them for aesthetic use.
In a series of banana sculptures titled 'Fruit,' the Brooklyn, New York-based sculptor has created banana shapes that look contorted and deformed, yet artistically pleasing to look at. The bananas are first deconstructed from their original shape, making their original C-shaped curvature almost non-existent. By then putting together the banana pieces in various shapes and arrangements, which he holds together by using pins, James Stone is able to create amazing structure forms -- with one that almost looks like an massive molusk, or another that looks like an underwater plant -- by piecing together various sections of the banana. Once he has created his sculpture, then James Stone uses paint to give it a varnished finish.
Matt James Stone was born in 1979 is West Virginia.
In a series of banana sculptures titled 'Fruit,' the Brooklyn, New York-based sculptor has created banana shapes that look contorted and deformed, yet artistically pleasing to look at. The bananas are first deconstructed from their original shape, making their original C-shaped curvature almost non-existent. By then putting together the banana pieces in various shapes and arrangements, which he holds together by using pins, James Stone is able to create amazing structure forms -- with one that almost looks like an massive molusk, or another that looks like an underwater plant -- by piecing together various sections of the banana. Once he has created his sculpture, then James Stone uses paint to give it a varnished finish.
Matt James Stone was born in 1979 is West Virginia.
Trend Themes
1. Dismembered Banana Sculptures - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unconventional materials and techniques to create unique and visually striking sculptures.
2. Aesthetic Resurrection of Food Waste - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Repurposing food waste, like uneatable bananas, for artistic purposes, turning what is considered waste into valuable creations.
3. Unconventional Artistic Forms - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of traditional art by utilizing unexpected materials and creating sculptures that challenge perceptions of what art can be.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unconventional materials and techniques to create innovative and captivating sculptures that resonate with contemporary audiences.
2. Sustainability and Environmental Conservation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promoting sustainable practices by repurposing food waste and raising awareness about the potential of turning waste into artistic creations.
3. Creative Education and Workshops - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering workshops and classes that teach unique artistic techniques using unconventional materials, inspiring creativity and pushing boundaries.
0.7
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
