After a few months of Steve Jobs' passing, there are still many tributes unveiled like the one by 'Graphisoft.' Created by sculptor Erno Toth, this bronze statue is meant to honor the life and work of the technological genius. This real-size sculpture carries an iPhone in its right hand and has an iPad at its feet with a legend that reads, "The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Graphisoft is a Hungarian software maker, and located the statue at its campus in Budapest. The piece is also an homage to the relationship between Apple and Graphisoft, as Apple supported one of the company's project in 1984. Gabor Bojar, the founder of Graphisoft, explains to Reuters, "We have felt his spirit every day and now it is embodied."
What's Driving This Trend
- Celebrity Tribute Statues
- Creating public monuments to honor famous individuals who have made significant contributions may become more mainstream.
- Personalized Sculptures
- More people may want to commission sculptures to honor loved ones or commemorate meaningful events and achievements.
- Innovative Memorials
- New technologies and art forms may be incorporated into memorial statues and sculptures to create interactive and dynamic experiences.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can explore new forms and innovative technologies to create more meaningful and impactful sculptures and statues.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Cities and tourist destinations could see a rise in visitors attracted by famous person tribute statues and monuments.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Brands could create sculptures or monuments to honor founders, influential leaders or cultural figures as a way to connect with consumers emotionally.
