Although there are millions of eye-catching architectural concepts and structures erected around the world, it's industrial artists like Alex Chinneck with his melting wall installation who are taking our appreciation of even the most basic housing structures back to basics.
Offices, houses and institutions have been intuitively constructed since human beings could dream up grand designs. Yet at its foundation, a structure is actually defined by the light that accentuates its bold design, and that's what Alex Chinneck's melting wall installation is here to prove.
Made in preparation for his full-scale melting house planned for 2014, the melting wall is made from blocks of dyed paraffin wax made to look like standard bricks. Using natural sunlight and a blow torch, the melting wall was made to display the inseparable relationship between architecture and light.
Melting Brick Sculptures
Alex Chinneck's Melting Wall Exhibit Showcases How Light Affects Art
Trend Themes
1. Melting Wall Installations - Exploring the impact of light on architectural designs through the use of melting walls.
2. Industrial Art - Using unconventional materials and techniques to create striking architectural installations.
3. Natural Sunlight as Artistic Medium - Utilizing natural sunlight as a tool to create interactive and visually stunning artworks.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - Opportunity for artists to push boundaries and create immersive installations using unconventional materials.
2. Architecture and Design - Incorporating the interplay between light and structure to create unique and visually captivating buildings.
3. Experiential Marketing - Brands can leverage melting wall installations to create memorable and interactive experiences that highlight their products or services.