Surreal Door Installations

Nicole Evans and Pat Farrell Build Portal-Like Works of Art

The door installations created by Nicole Evans and Pat Farrell will most likely have some people crying 'Photoshop,' but that is not at all the case. These works of art are not only very much real, they look as magical in person as they do caught on camera and displayed on computer screens. Artistically made to stand alone, these doors look like portals to another world or place on earth.

Part of the Uncommon Common Art, an annual art treasure hunt of sorts located in Nova Scotia, Canada, Nicole Evans and Pat Farrell have been creating these installations for a number of years to the delight of local and visiting participants. Hopefully they continue to do so.

Magical Door Installations
Artists can innovate by creating more installations that give people the feeling of walking into a magical space.
Uncommon Common Art
This trend opens up opportunities in the art community to create more treasure hunts that challenge and delight participants.
Portal-like Works of Art
Artists can explore the concept of portals and transporting people to another world through more mediums other than just doors.

Sectors Adopting This

Art
Artists and galleries can explore new ways of creating installations beyond traditional paintings and sculptures.
Tourism
This trend creates opportunities for tourism agencies to create immersive experiences for visitors by incorporating magical installations into local attractions.
Event Planning
Event planners can use this trend to create unique and memorable experiences for attendees by incorporating artwork and treasure hunts into conferences and events.
SCORE
3.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 68%
Activity 29%
Freshness 8%

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