While some people might assume that the art of stained glass is reserved for religious sites, the Cosmovitral by Leopoldo Flores, a famed Mexican artist, proves them wrong. Once an open marketplace for the people of Toluca, Mexico, back in the '70s, it has since been converted into a visually striking botanical garden. Of course, it would be hard to judge whether people visit the garden for the exotic plants or the structure they are contained in.
The walls and ceilings of the Cosmovitral by Leopoldo Flores are made entirely of stained glass. The imagery depict everything from a fiery figure titled 'The Sun Man' to more abstract ecological representations. According to Kuriositas, "The art would show the relationship between man and the universe."
What's Driving This Trend
- Stained Glass Gardens
- Creating botanical gardens comprised of stained glass structures and ceilings with abstract ecological and natural designs.
- Non-religious Stained Glass Art Installations
- Using stained glass as an artform outside of religious contexts, such as in public places like markets, malls, and museums.
- Ecological Art Installations
- Creating art installations, such as the Cosmovitral, that highlight man's relationship with nature and the environment.
Who This Affects Most
- Tourism
- Developing new tourist attractions using stained glass structures or emphasizing natural and ecological themes.
- Art and Design
- Incorporating non-religious stained glass installations in interior design or other art applications.
- Architecture and Construction
- Adding stained glass to interior and exterior designs of buildings, such as office buildings or public spaces.
