This exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art in Maryland suspends fake dolphin skeletons from the ceiling to create a haunting installation piece.
The work, by American installation artist Jonathan Latiano, is called 'Flight of the Baiji.' The Baiji were a variety of dolphin that lived in the Yangtze River in China. They are now extinct. The viewer has the experience of walking among the hanging dolphin "skeletons," suspended as if they were frozen in time, still floating in the water. The Baiji skeletons are in fact replicas made out of driftwood collected from local rivers -- although the effect is stunningly realistic.
The Baltimore Museum 'Flight of the Baiji' exhibit is a sobering reminder of the animal species that have been forever lost from Earth.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Installation Art
- There is an opportunity for artists to use installation art to create immersive and thought-provoking experiences in museums and galleries.
- Extinct Species Awareness
- The exhibit highlights the need for increased awareness and conservation efforts to protect endangered species and prevent further extinctions.
- Sustainable Material Replicas
- There is potential for innovation in creating realistic replicas using sustainable materials, such as driftwood, to reduce the environmental impact of art installations.
Sectors Adopting This
- Museums
- Museums can utilize installation art exhibits like 'Flight of the Baiji' to engage and educate visitors about social and environmental issues.
- Conservation
- The exhibit emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts and can inspire organizations and individuals to take action in protecting endangered species.
- Art Supplies
- The use of sustainable materials like driftwood in creating art installations can drive demand for eco-friendly art supplies and materials.
