Disease by Noumeda Carbone is an art series of sculptures made out of empty pill capsules -- 9500 empty capsules, to be exact. Abstractly formed, each creation looks like some kind of disease rather than the cure they are supposed to be. They seem to suggest that taking medication can become a problem in and of itself. Even the colorful exterior attempts to hide the often dark truth of pill popping, which is symbolized by the black void inside.
The French-Italian artist and freelance illustrator, who is based in Florence, Italy, writes, "I like the error, the small surprise between lines, the light." Disease by Noumeda Carbone can be considered a surprise, though perhaps not a happy one.
Abstract Pill Sculptures
Disease by Noumeda Carbone Shows the Dark Side of Medication
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Therapeutic Sculptures - Creating abstract sculptures with therapeutic benefits through the use of empty pill capsules.
2. Negative Side Effects of Medication - Highlighting the downsides of medication through artistic expression and creating awareness.
3. Sustainable Art Practices - Encouraging sustainable art practices by repurposing materials such as empty pill capsules.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceuticals - Developing medications with fewer negative side effects, or alternative therapeutic methods besides medication.
2. Art and Sculpture - Incorporating sustainable art practices into the creation of sculptures, utilizing unconventional materials.
3. Mental Health - Creating more dialogue around the negative impact medication can have on mental health, and alternatives for treatment.