What most people hurriedly rush past in real life inspired artist Ryan Monogan to create his mini sculptures.
The sculptures all take after small urban scenes -- whether those are storefronts, parking lots or sculptures. A particularly interesting mini sculpture is one in which a liquor store is on display, complete with windows, cigarette and alcohol advertising and dirty brick walls. Another display is a recreation of low-income urban dwellings -- with dilapidated windows that have old air conditioning units hanging out of them. These mini sculptures may invoke "awws" at first, but their subject matter is anything but endearing.
The artwork shows a pocket-sized version of urban scenes that duplicate real environments that people live in -- making the viewer think about income inequality and the impact of unequal distribution of amenities in the process of urban planning.
Miniature Urban Scenes
Ryan Monogan Makes Mini Sculptures Inspired by Urban Locations
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Urban Scenes - Creating miniature urban scenes as artwork that reflect real environments and provoke thought on social issues.
2. Income Inequality Awareness - Using art to raise awareness about income inequality and the impact of unequal distribution of amenities in urban planning.
3. Realistic Miniature Sculptures - Creating realistic miniature sculptures that capture the essence of urban locations and tell a compelling story.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - Opportunities for artists and sculptors to create miniature urban scenes that provoke thought and serve as a form of social commentary.
2. Urban Planning and Design - Using realistic miniature sculptures as a tool for urban planners to visualize and address issues of income inequality and unequal distribution of amenities.
3. Social Impact and Activism - Utilizing art as a means to raise awareness about social issues such as income inequality and stimulate conversations and actions towards positive change.