For its ‘Barrel Art’ initiative, the Glenfiddich Scotch whisky distillery approached Johnson Banks to create a project from used Glenfiddich whisky barrels.
The Johnson Banks pieces for ‘Barrel Art’ are meant to showcase the 12-30 years that Glenfiddich single malt whisky is aged in barrels. The first seven images are the finished pieces that will show at the Studio Warehouse in Glasgow this week; the final three are from the design process.
Johnson Banks’ ‘Barrel Art’ showcases the love and patience that goes into Glenfiddich Scotch whisky. While each piece is distinct from the others, there’s no doubt that it came from a whisky barrel.
Art from Whisky Barrels
Johnson Banks for Glenfiddich
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Art - Repurposing whisky barrels for art projects creates a trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly creations.
2. Storytelling Marketing - Using art pieces made from whisky barrels to showcase the aging process creates a trend in storytelling marketing for alcoholic beverages.
3. Creative Collaborations - Collaborating with artists to create unique art pieces from whisky barrels opens up opportunities for creative collaborations between distilleries and artists.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore the trend of repurposing materials like whisky barrels for unique and sustainable art projects.
2. Alcoholic Beverages - The alcoholic beverages industry can adopt storytelling marketing strategies by creating art pieces that visually represent the aging process of their products.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - Distilleries can collaborate with local artists to create art installations from whisky barrels, attracting tourists and enhancing the visitor experience.