The sun is a spectacular sight to behold, especially when we have a clear view of it rising and setting; the Apathy for the Setting Sun art installation seems to be a tribute to that experience. Of course, it does so in an indirect manner, considering that the artist is suggesting that we no longer feel any passion or excitement when a sun sets simply because it happens every day of our lives.
Created by Australia-based artist Joshua Webb, the Apathy for the Setting Sun art installation is made up of three intriguing components. The centerpiece is a warm, glowing starburst that not only represents the sun but also a dangerous hydrogen bomb. Two windows are lit with a colorful gradient that looks to represent the hues of a setting sun and, unfortunately, there is no explanation for the statues placed on either side of the artificial sun.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Artistic Solar Installations
- Opportunities to create beautiful and thought-provoking installations that celebrate the sun and its majesty.
- Art as Social Commentary
- Opportunities to use art to make subtle or explicit social commentary and critique.
- Blending Science and Art
- Opportunities to use science and technology as inspiration for artistic creations.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Art institutions and designers could take advantage of the opportunity to inspire artistic expression and social commentary.
- Science Education
- Science museums and educational institutions could make use of artistic creations that fuse science and art to create engaging and thoughtful exhibits.
- Environmental Education
- Environmental institutions and advocacy groups could make use of installations like Apathy for the Setting Sun to inspire care and consideration for the natural world.
