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Tape Art

Tape Ducks, Giraffes and People by Mark Jenkins

— January 12, 2008 — Art & Design
These artistic white duck sculptures are actually made out of tape. Even more impressive is the giraffe reaching up to grab a plastic bag out of tree in urban Washington. The tape dogs digging through piles of garbage are incredible too, as is the oversize phone made of tape. My personal favourite is the child appearing to pull down the sign at a bus stop.

The artist, Mark Jenkins, creates unique designs like these out of his D.C. studio. All of his works are extremely eclectic and are often showcased on the street, like the tape sculptures shown in the gallery. Other non-tape street installations include colorful horses that appear to be made of paper mache, socks and shoes on an upside down shopping cart appear as if they are actually being worn in L.A., and in another Washington installation, a mannequin looks like a real man poking his head right into a concrete wall.

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Trend Themes
1. Tape Art Installations - The trend of creating unique street art using tape and other materials creates an opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity and disrupt the traditional art scene.
2. Eclectic Street Art - The trend toward using non-traditional materials for street installations creates new opportunities for artists to express themselves and disrupt traditional forms of art.
3. Interactive Public Art - The trend of creating public art that encourages viewer interaction and engagement creates opportunities for artists to disrupt traditional notions of art and challenge viewers' expectations.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The tape art trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the art and design industry to attract new audiences and challenge traditional concepts of art.
2. Urban Planning - The rise of street art installations presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for urban planners to incorporate public art into city landscapes and create a more visually stimulating environment.
3. Advertising - The trend toward interactive public art offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the advertising industry to create engaging marketing campaigns that incorporate art and spark consumer interest.
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