There are many ways in which the geographical outlines of cities and countries have been used to create pieces of art, however none come close to the dream-like nature of the 'Islands' by Reinhard Krug.
These limited-edition prints feature the cut-outs of each city and has them filled in with a realistic portrait of the landscapes and architecture that the city has to offer as well. The three cities that have been covered in this series are New York, Cape Town and Sydney -- three of the most beautiful cities on the planet. Each city is known for its liveliness and by separating them from their respective countries and depicting each one in the sky, Reinhard Krug hopes audiences will see that they've all got their own domestic worlds and lifestyles. The use of a cloudy, surreal background also helps show them off as heavenly abodes that must be visited.
Cloudy City-Shaped Captures
'Islands' by Reinhard Krug Shows Towns in a Heavenly Attractive Light
Trend Themes
1. Geographical Art - Creating art using the geographical outlines of cities and countries, resulting in unique pieces.
2. City Portraits - Filling the cut-outs of cities with realistic portraits of their landscapes and architecture, offering a dream-like perspective.
3. Liminal Spaces - Using cloudy and surreal backgrounds to depict cities as heavenly abodes, inspiring a sense of awe and curiosity.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunity for artists and designers to explore new ways of representing cities and landscapes through geographical art.
2. Tourism and Travel - Marketing cities as heavenly abodes to attract tourists and travelers looking for unique and magical experiences.
3. Home Decor and Interior Design - Creating city portraits as decorative art pieces for homes and interior spaces, adding a touch of dream-like atmosphere.