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Sliced Birchwood Exhibits

The Maude Leonard-Contant Installation Fetures Hanging Beams

— March 25, 2013 — Art & Design
The Maude Leonard-Contant Surtout ne prends pas frois installation features hanging beams of chopped wood. The Montreal-based artist has erected the display via an assortment of materials, inclusive of paper, watercolors and styrofoam.

Leonard-Contant prompts viewers to think about the way in which they interact with nature as he, "questions the difficult relationship we have with the representation of nature, and shows an acute interest for the western neurosis of framing."

Surtout be prends pas froid also challenges the eye in every regard. While the hanging beams are cut up, splicing the pieces of wood in two parts, they nonetheless maintain the original shape of the trees as they fall in a linear manner. Leonard-Contant has in this way created a merger between nature and the ethereal.
Trend Themes
1. Nature-inspired Art Installations - Artists are creating installations that prompt viewers to reflect on their relationship with nature and challenge traditional ways of representing it.
2. Materials Experimentation - Artists are using unconventional materials like chopped wood, paper, watercolors, and styrofoam to create visually striking art installations.
3. Merger of Nature and the Ethereal - Art installations are merging elements of nature with abstract concepts, creating a thought-provoking and visually captivating experience.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers are exploring new ways to engage audiences through innovative installations that challenge traditional artistic boundaries.
2. Eco-friendly Materials - The use of eco-friendly materials like chopped wood and paper in art installations reflects the growing concern for sustainability and environmental consciousness.
3. Experiential Exhibitions - The merger of nature and abstract concepts in art installations enhances the immersive and experiential nature of exhibitions, attracting a wide range of visitors.
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