Pigeons are thought of as annoying, dirty birds, but the Julian Charriere + Julius von Bismarck collaboration re-conceives this notion. The Berlin-based artists formed a partnership to build a bird trap that would beautify pigeons in the city of Copenhagen. According to Charriere's website, "the machine works as a bird trap with a conveyor belt mechanism, ones inside the machine the pigeon get automatically airbrushed in different colors."
Placing the machine atop a roof for a week, the pair managed to trap approximately 35 pigeons. Coated in bright blues, vivacious violets and gorgeous greens, the pigeons soared through the skies with their eye-catching makeovers garnering the attention of pedestrians. This simply charming pigeon project produced by Julian Charriere + Julius von Bismarck is a name-maker for these fearless creators.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Bird Beautification
- The use of technology to personalize animals with vibrant colors can be applied to other animals to give the average a new twist
- Urban Art Installation
- Creating art installations in urban areas can bring attention to the environment and provoke new ways of thinking about public space.
- Re-defining Perceptions of Animals
- Pushing the boundaries of what people normally think about animals could lead to new ideas for pets, products, and innovative ways to interact with them.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art
- Using technology and unique installations can create new mediums for artists to express creative ideas that involve animals.
- Tourism
- Creating public installations as attractions can lead to new, creative ways for tourists to interact with public spaces.
- Pet Industry
- Innovation in the pet industry could include completely different ways to think about the purpose and function of pets as a result of new perceptions of animals.
