Steven Follen recently put together a 3D bust of William Shakespeare to honor the iconic playwright at the refurbished wing of the Stratford-Upon-Avon theatre. The bust is made using over 2,000 silver steel stars that have each be individually suspended to replicate the bard's visage. The art installation hangs against the the large white wall, creating a contrasting background to the dimensional portrait.
The installation was designed to honor the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's passing and is called, For All Time. The design pays tribute to Shakespeare through a line from one of his most popular plays Romeo and Juliet that says, "When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars, and he will make the face of heaven so fine." Follen takes the line literally by recreating the bard's face from steel stars.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- 3D Printing Art
- The use of 3D printing technology in creating unique and intricate art installations, such as Steven Follen's 3D bust of William Shakespeare made from suspended steel stars.
- Celebrity Tribute Installations
- The trend of creating art installations to honor iconic figures, such as the installation by Steven Follen to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's passing.
- Interactive Art Exhibits
- The rise of interactive art installations that engage viewers through innovative techniques, like the suspended steel stars used to create a dimensional portrait of Shakespeare.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Design
- Opportunities for artists and designers to explore new mediums, techniques, and technologies to create captivating and unique art installations that blend traditional and modern elements.
- Theater and Performing Arts
- Innovative ways to commemorate and pay tribute to legendary figures in the theater industry, such as creating interactive art installations like the one by Steven Follen to honor William Shakespeare's legacy.
- Museums and Galleries
- The potential for museums and galleries to attract and engage visitors with interactive and immersive art installations, like the suspended steel stars used in Steven Follen's art piece, to enhance the overall visitor experience.
