Nature on its own is beautiful, there's no doubting that, yet Canadian artist Darren Rigo has decided to leave his own mark in an attempt to explore something equally beautiful, but also very different. Through subtle sculptures using materials found in forests and woods as well as more manmade creations including bright balloons and streamers, Darren Rigo's art is quite arresting.
Hailing from Ontario, Darren Rigo has specifically created two projects that are being highlighted: Domestic Wilderness and Displacement. Poetic and poignant, his work is left to the interpretation of his audience. Of course, similar themes of man versus natural can be applied almost universally. That said, seeing beauty in such simple scenes is enough.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Subtle Forest Installations
- Exploring the beauty of nature through subtle sculptures using materials found in forests and woods as well as manmade creations including bright balloons and streamers.
- Domestic Wilderness
- Highlighting the relationship between man and nature through poetic and poignant art.
- Displacement
- Using art to provoke interpretation and discussion around man's impact on natural environments.
Where This Applies
- Art
- Opportunity for artists to use natural materials and manmade creations to provoke thought and discussion around our relationship with nature.
- Environmental Conservation
- Potential for organizations and businesses to partner with artists to raise awareness and action towards natural resource conservation.
- Tourism
- Creating natural and unique art installations can serve as a draw for tourists seeking immersive and thought-provoking experiences in nature.
