If wishbones really do grant good fortune, then the art installation titled Brood by Kate MccGwire is filled with enough fortune to last a lifetime. It is made up of 23,000 chicken wishbones. Mounted on a wall in a stunning spiral pattern, this artwork was not made just for its visual appeal.
Brood by Kate MccGwire pays tribute to the dead -- in particular, dead chickens. According to an accompanying statement, "MccGwire selected only the remains of battery-farmed chickens, the unnatural GM uniformity of the bones is shocking: transferring the ancient practices of witchcraft to a much more contemporary and scary one." Individually, the wishbone symbolizes hope. Together, however, the mass represents "a cull, a killing field, the horrors of genocide and slaughter of innocents," as written on her website.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Spiral Art Installations
- Opportunity for artists and designers to create visually stunning works using spiral patterns.
- Environmental Consciousness in Art
- Chance for artists to use their work to raise awareness about environmental issues.
- Symbolism in Art
- Potential for artists to convey deep meaning and messages through symbolic representations.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to explore new concepts and techniques.
- Environmental Activism
- Potential for using art as a powerful tool to advocate for environmental causes.
- Museum and Gallery
- Opportunity for museums and galleries to showcase thought-provoking and impactful art installations.
