To question and understand concepts like gravity and design, UK-based designer Aeneas Wilder built a structure that has no other material but wood to hold itself up. This mesmerizing project was exhibited and then collpsed into pieces to study and explore art and its boundaries.
Exhibited at the Longside Gallery at Yorkshire Sculpture Park in the UK, this architectonic piece was made of 10,000 pieces of Iroko wood and it's called Untitled # 155. He explains his concept behind the project: "By limiting the creative act to one simple material, in ample supply, with clearly defined parameters (no fixing, no joining, no additional materials, only balance and gravity allowed for the construction process) a door opens into a wholly unexplored creative territory." Wilder produced an strong installation that was fragile to the touch, which is why it ended up being knocked down to the ground.
Untitled # 55 by Aeneas Wilder was crashed down at a sold out event called Kick Down for Untitled # 155.
Fast Falling Installations
Aeneas Wilder's Structure Raises Questions of Gravity and Construction
Trend Themes
1. Gravity Exploration - A growing trend of exploring and questioning the concept of gravity in design and architecture, as demonstrated by Aeneas Wilder's project Untitled #155.
2. Material Limitations - The trend of using one simple material with defined parameters, such as wood in the case of Untitled #155, to push creative boundaries and explore new territory.
3. Fragile Installations - The trend of creating visually captivating but physically fragile installations, like Untitled #155, that challenge notions of durability and permanence.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - The art and sculpture industry can tap into the trend of gravity exploration and material limitations to create unique and thought-provoking installations.
2. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry has the opportunity to incorporate the trend of using one material with defined parameters to create innovative structures that push the boundaries of traditional construction methods.
3. Event Management - The event management industry can embrace the trend of fragile installations to create immersive and experiential events that engage attendees through sensory experiences.