In these global economically trying times, the situation could metaphorically described as a House of Cards. It is hard to imagine the steady hand and patience some of these creations would required, but they are certainly stunning.
In order of photos shown:
1) Lewis Zaumeyer’s “Literal House of Cards” at Burning Man.
2) Collage of playing cards by Lisa Curtis.
3) A floating alligator made of cards in Shangai.
4) “House of Cards” from a 2006 Leeds Metropolitan University Fine Art Degree Show.
The masterful card structures in photos five through seven come by way of Guinness World Record Holder, Brian Berg. He truly is the undisputed champion of all card building!
What's Driving This Trend
- Creative Economic Metaphors
- There is potential for artists to explore creative economic metaphors in their work, following the trend of Credit Crunch Architecture.
- Structural Art Installations
- There is an opportunity for architects and artists to create large-scale, structurally innovative art installations using unconventional materials.
- Artistic Sustainability
- There is a trend towards creating art that promotes sustainability and waste reduction, as seen in the use of playing cards as a building material in Credit Crunch Architecture.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- Artists can use unconventional materials and economic metaphors to create innovative works that resonate with audiences.
- Architecture
- Architects can explore unconventional building techniques and materials to create structurally innovative buildings and installations.
- Environmental Sustainability
- There is potential for the promotion of environmental sustainability through the use of recycled and repurposed materials in art and architecture.
