Chile-born, Brooklyn-based artist Iván Navarro's newest exhibition sits along the sidewalks of NYC's Madison Square Park. The exhibition is called This Land Is Your Land and features three small water towers.
By walking underneath the water towers, viewers will see mirrors and neon lights that appear as ladders or text that looks as if it goes on forever. Navarro used water towers as a universal symbol of necessities that everyone needs to survive. Navarro explains, "these simple and timeless wooden structures containing water -- the most primitive and elemental resource, the essence of human sustenance -- reminds us of the basic condition that all humanity shares." If you want to get a first hand look, the exhibition will be on display until April 13th, 2014.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Water Tower Art Installations
- Creating art installations featuring water towers in public spaces.
- Mirror and Neon Light Displays
- Incorporating mirrors and neon lights in art to create infinite illusions and text displays.
- Use of Universal Symbols
- Using universally recognized symbols and objects in art to convey important messages.
Where This Applies
- Art
- The art industry can incorporate the use of everyday objects to create thought-provoking installations.
- Tourism
- Integrating public art installations with tourist destinations can attract visitors and support local cultures.
- Architecture
- Incorporating unique and recognizable elements, such as water towers, in architectural designs can create iconic landmarks.
