The Behemoth by Jason Martin is a massive tar-resembling design that is currently being exhibited at the Lisson Gallery in London. This cubed block may not look like much, but it is in fact a huge art piece that required the tedious work of layering virgin cork.
This cork was dyed with a black pigment and measures 9ft by 9 ft. Up close, one can see that the black cork has a pitted and distorted surface with an inconsistent shape.
Virgin cork comes from the bark of trees that are less than 25 years old, and this cork is known for its buoyancy and elasticity. The Lisson Gallery was founded in 1967 and it features radical and distinctive artists from across Great Britain and the world.
What's Driving This Trend
- Massive Cork Structures
- Opportunity for creating large-scale art installations and architectural designs using layers of cork.
- Black Pigmented Cork
- Innovation potential in using dye to create visually striking and unique cork products.
- Pitted and Distorted Surfaces
- Potential for creating textured and tactile designs in various industries such as interiors, fashion, and product design.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Sculpture
- Opportunity to experiment with unconventional materials and create large-scale art installations.
- Architecture and Interior Design
- Innovative use of cork in building exteriors, interiors, and furniture design for a unique visual appeal and sustainable construction.
- Fashion and Product Design
- Potential to incorporate textured and distorted surfaces created with cork into fashion accessories and product design for a visually striking aesthetic.
