'The House As A Metaphor' is an interesting series of conceptual art sculptures by artist Michael Jantzen that takes the idea of a house and juxtaposes it by incorporating symbolic shapes.
All of Jantzen's house sculptures are monochromatic and are made using a single material to build the house and the added on shapes. His houses have been transformed to range from a house on stilts, to a house on wheels, to a house on a rocker and a house with an orbiting door.
Jantzen aims to explore the house symbol by adding simple interventions that completely change the interpretation altogether. These ten sculptures are intended to be large public art installations in the future.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Metaphoric Public Art
- Using everyday objects as inspiration for large scale art installations.
- Minimalist Architecture
- Using a single material to build structures and incorporating simple interventions to transform their meaning.
- Interactive Landscape Design
- Designing outdoor spaces that incorporate elements of surprise and exploration.
Where This Applies
- Public Art
- Opportunities to bring unique and thought-provoking installations to outdoor spaces, from parks to city streets.
- Architecture and Design
- Exploring new ways of designing and constructing buildings that are functional and visually interesting.
- Tourism and Leisure
- Creating unique attractions that draw visitors and provide immersive experiences beyond traditional museums and galleries.
