The relationship between nature and building is one filled with controversy and construction – a juxtaposition that Florence artist Michele Durazzi set out to explore with his surreal cityscapes.
According to the artist, the series was conceived as “storytelling through architectural detail” and a “‘trip within surreal minimalism.” Unorthodox at best, the futuristic work is thought-provoking for those who seek fantastical experiences in reality. Playing with scale and sizing, it is often only by contrast that a viewer can determine the true vastness of the subject.
Throughout his work, Durazzi also plays with textures and angles to move his audience through different dimensions, sending the message that things are not often as they seem and forcing viewers to evaluate their place in their surroundings.
Photo Credits: designboom, d-arkroom
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Surrealist Art
- Opportunity to explore surrealism in various art forms and mediums, pushing boundaries beyond traditional techniques.
- Architectural Detailing
- Innovative opportunities to use architectural detailing as a storytelling tool, to create thought-provoking art and stimulate creativity.
- Fantastical Experiences
- Opportunity to explore creativity through surrealism to generate curiously fantastical experiences.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design Industry
- Artists, designers, decorators and other professionals can benefit from using surrealism and architectural detailing as a storytelling tool.
- Tourism and Hospitality Industry
- Leverage fantastical experiences generated from surreal approach in hospitality and tourism industry to attract and entertain more visitors
- Film Industry
- Innovative storytelling opportunities for the film industry using surrealism and architectural detailing techniques in set designs.
