Liu Bolin's 'Hiding in New York' Showcases His Latest Camouflage Creation
Emily Evans — July 6, 2011 — Art & Design
References: odditycentral & mymodernmet
Liu Bolin's 'Hiding in New York' series showcases the latest work from this enormously talented artist. Bolin has been featured on the Trend Hunter site numerous times before, and each of his latest artistic endeavors instantly become viral sensations. The latest artistic creation Bolin took part in was in New York City at the Tiles For America monument, which represents the lives lost from 9/11.
Liu Bolin's 'Hiding in New York' series shows the countless hours of labor-intense painting that went into this project, in order to get Bolin to seamlessly blend into the monumental wall on Greenwich Street in NYC. Bolin's latest work can be further viewed at the Eli Klein Fine Art gallery in New York.
Implications - Artists who reference monuments and historical moments that many can relate to further add impact to their works of art. Liu Bolin's latest series can be interpreted as a reference to national pride following the fourth of July.
Liu Bolin's 'Hiding in New York' series shows the countless hours of labor-intense painting that went into this project, in order to get Bolin to seamlessly blend into the monumental wall on Greenwich Street in NYC. Bolin's latest work can be further viewed at the Eli Klein Fine Art gallery in New York.
Implications - Artists who reference monuments and historical moments that many can relate to further add impact to their works of art. Liu Bolin's latest series can be interpreted as a reference to national pride following the fourth of July.
Trend Themes
1. Monumental Art - Creating artwork that references monuments and historical moments adds impact and relatability.
2. Labor-intense Painting - Artists using labor-intensive painting techniques can create visually stunning and captivating works of art.
3. Artistic Camouflage - Using camouflage techniques to blend into the environment creates an intriguing and thought-provoking art form.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - The fine art industry can explore new ways of incorporating historical references and labor-intensive techniques into their works.
2. Tourism and Travel - Monumental artworks can attract tourists and enhance the travel experience by providing new perspectives on iconic landmarks.
3. Outdoor Advertising - Camouflage techniques used in art can inspire outdoor advertising campaigns that catch people's attention and create memorable experiences.
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