Candy Chang's public space project will now become more accessible in the 'Before I Die' book. The New Orleans-based artist created a project in her hometown to take ownership of communal areas by creating large murals with chalk board paint with the heading 'Before I Die.' Underneath people could fill in the blank and complete the sentence 'Before I die, I want to...' with their dreams and hopes.
Originally this took place in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, but has since spread to cities around the world. Now the answers are becoming available to people outside of the cities where the murals have been posted in a book version. The Before I Die book collects shots of the murals around the world in places like New York, Paraguay and South Korea.
Death-Focused Art Books
The Before I Die Book Collects Entries From Around the World
Trend Themes
1. Death-focused Art - Opportunity to explore the growing trend of death-focused art as a means of self-expression and reflection.
2. Before I Die Project - Opportunity to expand the Before I Die project by incorporating diverse mediums and creating a global community.
3. Community Engagement - Opportunity to foster community engagement through public art installations that promote introspection and dialogue.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers have a disruptive opportunity to explore death-focused art as a new genre and challenge conventional notions.
2. Publishing and Media - Publishers and media companies can capitalize on the popularity of the Before I Die project by producing books and documentaries that showcase the global impact of the murals.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - Tourism and hospitality industries can leverage the Before I Die project to attract visitors and create unique experiences centered around community engagement and personal reflection.