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Ironic Art Installations

"Door to the Management Department"

— September 3, 2008 — Art & Design
Bedwyr Williams’ humorous art installation “Door to the Management Department” does appeal as most of us would see the irony of a hung door on a wall going nowhere - like most complaints.

The North Wales artist/comedian/performer is known for his bizarre mix of stand-up comedy, art, sculpture, posters and photography. At one of his shows, Williams laid down on a camp bed complete with mosquito, playing Welsh music into a mic from his cell phone. One video shows one of his comedy routines “Bard Attitude” where he is dressed as a Celtic bard - complete with robe and long white beard holding a broken harp. He has also been the yellow dinghy king (see the video)!

He mocked his own large feet in the installation entitled "Walk a mile in my shoes," a sculpture consisting of a display case of his own huge feet, all with little written notes attached to them.

One of his sculptures called “Twiggery” depicts a “dead” eco artist, “killed” with an axe (still embedded in his back) whilst he was in the midst of twig arranging. His “action” sculpture is a miniature moving ski-lift with a tiny picture of the artist dangling from the carriage.

“Tyranny of the Meek” is a collection of several snooker tables are joined rather oddly together as the landscape for a model train railway!

On his poster “Vote Bedwyr”, he substitutes his image in an Italian elections poster.

Bizarre. Definitely bizarre.

Trend Themes
1. Humorous Art Installations - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Exploring the intersection of art and comedy to create interactive and engaging installations that challenge traditional artistic conventions.
2. Mixed Media Art - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of art by combining various mediums such as sculpture, photography, and performance to create unique and thought-provoking experiences.
3. Conceptual Sculptures - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Redefining sculpture by utilizing humor and irony to create unconventional and visually striking pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Entertainment - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introducing unconventional and humorous art installations to galleries, museums, and other cultural institutions as a way to attract new audiences and spark conversations.
2. Comedy and Performance - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborating with comedians and performers to create interdisciplinary experiences that blur the lines between comedy and art.
3. Creative Marketing and Advertising - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Leveraging humorous art installations as a marketing and advertising strategy to create memorable and shareable experiences that resonate with consumers.
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