CLB Architects installed a public art project in the town of Jackson, Wyoming. The US firm intends to create a gathering place that doubles as a sculptural installation dubbed the Town Enclosure. The piece was commissioned by Jackson Hole Public Art and supported by local businesses.
The installation includes 22 cross-laminated timber panels arranged in a circle. It is currently being relocated from Jackson, Wyoming, to Bozeman, Montana. Town Enclosure boasts four meter-tall panels arranged asymmetrically, creating different views when looked at from various angles. According to CLB Architects, the "spaces between the panels invite exploration." The artists invite visitors to explore the artistic structure by walking through its panels, creating an immersive art experience.
Large Timber Art Installations
CLB Architects Completed a Timber-Based Public Art Project
Trend Themes
1. Timber-based Art Installations - The trend of using timber-based materials to create large art installations in public spaces presents opportunities for artists and architects to create immersive experiences and bring attention to sustainable building materials.
2. Sustainable Art Installations - The trend of creating public art projects using sustainable materials, such as cross-laminated timber, provides opportunities for artists to showcase their environmental values and for businesses to support eco-friendly initiatives.
3. Asymmetric Art Structures - The trend of incorporating asymmetric designs into public art installations challenges traditional concepts of symmetry and adds a unique visual element to public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can embrace the trend of creating timber-based art installations to offer unique, sustainable design solutions to clients.
2. Art - Artists can explore the trend of using sustainable and timber-based materials to create large-scale art installations that provoke thought and encourage community engagement.
3. Construction - The trend of incorporating innovative building materials, like cross-laminated timber, in public art installations shows potential for new sustainable construction practices.