'The Melted Gondola' is an art installation on top of Ajax Mountain in Aspen created by artist Chris Erickson. The piece is a commentary on climate change and its effect on the skiing and snowboarding industry. It features a gondola is tipped on its side, melting into a blood-red puddle. Through the power of art, the installation aims to raise awareness to viewers about the environmental issues that many feels aren't openly spoken about enough.
As mentioned in Chris Erickson's Instagram post, "Aspen Snowmass has taken an aggressive stance on the climate change crisis and has implemented actions to help reduce carbon emissions." With initiatives like 'Give a Flake' and 'Capturing Coal Methane To Power Operations,' Aspen Snowmass has been working on preserving and driving the ski and snowboarding industry to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Climate Change-Inspired Installations
'The Melted Gondola' Can Be Viewed on Top of Ajax Mountain
Trend Themes
1. Climate Change-inspired Installations - The trend of creating climate change-inspired installations to raise awareness about environmental issues through art, in this case, focusing on the impact of climate change on the skiing and snowboarding industry.
2. Sustainable Tourism - The rising trend of sustainable tourism in the skiing and snowboarding industry, with Aspen Snowmass as an example of an organization that has taken an aggressive stance on the climate change crisis to help reduce carbon emissions and becoming more environmentally aware.
3. Eco-friendly Art - The trend of creating eco-friendly art installations on mountains and ski resorts as part of tourism and outdoor recreation, presenting art as a way to bring more awareness to environmental concerns and sustainable living.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Opportunity for artists to collaborate with ski resorts and outdoor recreation industries in creating eco-friendly art installations with a focus on climate change and environmental issues.
2. Tourism and Hospitality - Opportunity for tourism and hospitality industries to implement sustainable and environmentally friendly initiatives, such as 'Give a Flake' and 'Capturing Coal Methane To Power Operations,' to reduce carbon emissions and become more sustainable.
3. Skiing and Snowboarding - Opportunity for the skiing and snowboarding industry to take an aggressive stance on climate change and its effects on the industry, implementing environmentally friendly practices and becoming more sustainable overall.