A kinetic sculpture in Istanbul has been created using thousands of used eyeglass lenses. This work of art is both visually appealing and vision-aiding as it raises awareness about the services provided by the Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre (CLERC), where the recycled lenses came from. This center recycles as many lenses as possible to provide glasses for people around the world who are vision-impaired. Those used in this project were unusable for varying reasons.
Featured on the front of the Pera Museum in Istanbul, the art installation looks like a giant shimmering surface, mimicking the effect of reflected light on the surface of the sea. The Sea/See/Saw installation was designed by Caitlind Brown and Wayne Garrett. Attracting the interest of those with impaired vision or 20/20, this compelling installation speaks to creative artists, avid recyclers or every day eyeglass wearers alike.
Recycled Spectacle Sculptures
'Sea/See/Saw' is an Art Piece Made Up of 14,000 Eyeglass Lenses
Trend Themes
1. Kinetic Sculpture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the potential of kinetic sculptures in creating visually appealing and interactive art installations.
2. Eyeglass Recycling - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more efficient and sustainable methods for recycling used eyeglass lenses to address the worldwide need for vision correction.
3. Art for Awareness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using art installations to raise awareness about social issues and promote sustainable practices.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging innovative art techniques and materials to challenge traditional artistic norms and engage audiences in new ways.
2. Eyewear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing eco-friendly and socially responsible practices in the production and distribution of eyewear to meet the growing demand for sustainable options.
3. Recycling - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced recycling technologies and infrastructure to efficiently process and repurpose various waste materials, such as eyeglass lenses.