This amazing guitar forest can be found in the Pampas region of Argentina. The guitar stretches to a kilometer-long, and is by no means a coincidental agricultural fluke. The guitar forest is the creation of Pedro Martin Ureta, the owner of the land. U
reta was crushed when he lost his wife at the tragic age of 25 of a brain aneurysm in 1977. Ureta decided to honor his wife's memory and her love of guitar music with a guitar made entirely of trees that could be seen by passing airplanes. Only now, more than 30 years later, has the massive memorial project truly taken shape. The outline is made of cypress trees and blue eucalyptus trees for the strings. The guitar forest is so large it can be clearly seen via Google maps.
In the ultimate heart-breaking irony, Ureta is terrified of flying and has only seen his beautiful guitar forest in pictures.
What's Driving This Trend
- Memorial Projects
- Creating unique and meaningful memorials for loved ones that can be seen from afar, such as large-scale artwork or public installations.
- Agricultural Art
- Using crops and other natural resources to create symbolic and artistic shapes, paying tribute to values or causes important to individuals.
- Eco-friendly Landscaping
- Designing beautiful and sustainable landscapes that incorporate natural elements, while also honoring people, causes, or cultural values.
Who This Affects Most
- Agriculture
- There is an opportunity for farmers and landowners to use agricultural land to create unique and meaningful works of art that pay tribute to loved ones or important causes, creating a new form of tourism that supports local economies.
- Tourism
- Communities and destinations can attract tourists by creating and promoting meaningful and artistic landmarks that celebrate local stories and values, which can also boost local businesses and economies.
- Landscaping
- Professional landscapers and designers can take inspiration from Guitar-Shaped Agriculture and create unique, sustainable, and visually stunning landscapes for public and private spaces that also tell meaningful stories.
