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Surrealist Shockproof Structures

Dionisio Gonzalez's Visions Blend Style with Chaos

— March 14, 2014 — Art & Design
Spanish artist Dionisio Gonzalez's exhibition, titled 'Architecture for Resistance,' consists of surrealist photographic manipulations that borrow from the destructive nature of natural disasters and surreal architectural sensibilities.

Held in the southern Spanish city of Malaga, the show focuses on two surrealistic works: 'Dauphin Island' and 'Inter-Actions.'

Dauphin Island is an island located in the Gulf of Mexico that has been ravaged by hurricanes for centuries. The photographic manipulations of the same name are motivated by the impressive ability of the island's inhabitants to recover from nature's fury.

The structures, while surreal in appearance, are designed to be habitable and sustainable. Gonzalez says that the goal of envisioning these structures was to "give shape to new habitable structures in the vacuums in the perception of spaces that had previously been devastated."

Photo Credits: designboom, dionisiogonzalez.es
Trend Themes
1. Surrealist Structures - Opportunity to explore the integration of surreal architectural sensibilities with practicality and sustainability.
2. Architectural Resilience - Chance to study and develop structures that can withstand and recover from natural disasters.
3. Perception of Spaces - Potential for reimagining spaces that have been devastated and giving them new purpose.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore new design concepts that blend style with functionality and resistance.
2. Construction - Opportunity to create and build structures that are resistant to natural disasters while incorporating surreal aesthetics.
3. Art - Artists can use surrealism and photographic manipulations to challenge perceptions of space and architectural design.
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