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Enormous Tidal Wave Installations

Crystal Wagner Made This Huge Sculpture from Simple Materials

— December 14, 2013 — Art & Design
Crystal Wagner, an Atlanta-based artist, created ‘Deluge,' which is an installation that mimics the design of a huge tidal wave. The structure stands very high and it was created from cloth, screen print, balloon mylar and chicken wire. Somehow, through her expertise, these materials were combined to create brilliant ripples of blue water and frothy, white sea foam.

The structure stimulates the motion of waves, crashing to the edge of the room and being forced into the ceiling to continue crashing in a new direction. An installation as enormous and purposeful as this encourages viewers to take in its enormity and visualize what it would be like to surf inside a wave or feel the fear and power of uncontrollable waters.

Crystal Wagner describes the installation as “a reminder of our smallness and our lack of control over the natural world.” The uncertainty that ‘Deluge’ represents will take you back to the feeling you had as a child – small, curious and a little fearful.
Trend Themes
1. Enormous Installations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies or materials that enable the creation of large-scale installations with minimal resources.
2. Interactive Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology to create immersive and interactive art experiences, bringing viewers closer to the artwork.
3. Nature-inspired Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine organic and synthetic materials to create visually captivating artworks that mimic natural structures.
Industry Implications
1. Art Installation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new techniques, materials, or technologies to push the boundaries of art installations and create awe-inspiring experiences for viewers.
2. Experiential Marketing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with artists and designers to create immersive installations that enhance brand experiences and leave a lasting impression on consumers.
3. Eco-friendly Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and biodegradable materials that can be used in large-scale installations, reducing the environmental impact of art production.
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