Dave Cole recently took his knitted artwork to the land down under when he gave an old bridge in Melbourne, Australia a makeover. Dave Cole decorated the bridge in hot pink and red fabrics inspired by the Fibonacci sequence.
Dave Cole is no secret to large-scale knitting projects. His past works have been featured on Trend Hunter and can be seen below. Unfortunately, his latest work was torn down by vandals before it had a chance to delight and inspire the citizens of Melbourne. Some people just don't appreciate public displays of art.
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Dave Cole Adds Color to an Old Australian Bridge
Trend Themes
1. Public Knitted Art - The trend of public knitted art installations is growing in popularity as a unique form of street art.
2. Fibonacci-inspired Art - The Fibonacci sequence continues to inspire artists and designers in unique and creative ways, leading to innovative and visually appealing works of art.
3. Artistic Vandalism - The rise of artistic vandalism poses challenges for artists who create public installations but also presents opportunities for new forms of artistic expression and responding to vandalism.
Industry Implications
1. Textile Industry - As more artists turn to textiles for public art installations, the textile industry could see increased demand for unique and high-quality fabrics.
2. Tourism Industry - As public art installations increasingly become tourist attractions, cities and tourism boards can capitalize on this trend by promoting art walks and cultural experiences.
3. Art Market - The growing interest in public art installations presents opportunities for artists to sell their work directly to the public, bypassing traditional art market channels.