'Kraki' the giant squid was inspired by old folk tales, designed by the artistic duo 'moradavaga' and put in place in a public park for the 2017 Taipei Public Arts Festival.
Following the festival's theme of "story of a river," this interactive display invites guests of all ages to explore. The large orange aquatic monster was inspired by traditional descriptions found during the late 13th century of the legendary sea monster, the "Kraken," which served as inspiration for Herman Melville's Moby Dick and Jules Verne's 2,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
The large art piece serves as a more welcoming iteration in comparison to other descriptions of the monster, boasting large google eyes, and hollow tentacles, which can be picked up and spoken into.
Photo Credits: designboom, moradavaga
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Interactive Art Installations
- Opportunity to develop more interactive art installations that involve guest participation.
- Mythological-inspired Art
- Opportunity to create more art inspired by traditional myths and legends.
- Public Art Festivals
- Opportunity to host more art festivals that showcase unique and interactive installations in public spaces.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can explore creating more installations that incorporate interactive elements and embrace traditional mythology.
- Event Planning
- Event planners can utilize the concept of interactive art installations in public spaces to enhance the guest experience at festivals and events.
- Tourism and Travel
- Tourism and travel industries can consider hosting public art festivals that showcase unique and interactive installations in order to attract guests and enhance the overall travel experience.
