Talented designer and creative Fernando Mastrangelo brings awareness to melting glaciers and the natural changing of the Earth's surface with a series of chair sculptures that capture the continual movement of the various layers of the planet. The benches feature a mixture of color and texture to showcase this transition in the furniture pieces.
The Drift collection highlights the detailed bench sculpture by Mastrangelo made from sand, cement and dye to capture the melting ice mountains. At one end, the bench features a rectangular shape connecting to a miniature recreation of a glacier mound carved from sand and cement. The glacier portion blends into the bench and features a gradient color transition from blue to white to showcase the layers in the ice.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Environmental Awareness in Design
- Designers can use their creations to bring attention to environmental issues, such as melting glaciers, and inspire action.
- Replicating Natural Phenomena in Art
- By replicating natural processes, like the movement of sedimentary layers, artists can create thought-provoking pieces that highlight the beauty and fragility of the natural world.
- Texture and Color in Furniture Design
- Texture and color can be used as a storytelling tool in furniture design, allowing designers to create visually striking pieces that evoke emotion and tell a story.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Sculpture
- Artists and sculptors have the opportunity to create visually captivating pieces that not only serve as decorative elements but also spark conversations about important global issues.
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Furniture manufacturers can incorporate innovative designs that utilize texture and color to differentiate their products in the market and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
- Environmental Activism
- The environmental movement can leverage creative works, like the Drift collection, to raise awareness about climate change and inspire people to take action in protecting the planet.
