This art installation by design firm PROJECTiONE uses approximately 20,000 pool noodles to form a flowing interactive landscape.
The 'SoftMatter' art display was created in commemoration of Muncie, Indiana's 100th anniversary celebration. White polyethylene foam rods were custom cut, heat-welded together and precisely placed on top of a plywood platform to form a display with no specific intended function besides encouraging discovery from those around it.
The installation features three different zones including a main central path, a nine foot tall climbable tiered area and finally a forest of standing pool noodles. An outdoor stage also faces the installation where people can sit and observe from a distance. The project and its rippling, waterfall-like topography became and instant hit with local children, who immediately began climbing over and exploring the structure.
What's Driving This Trend
- Interactive Art Installations
- Opportunity to create immersive and engaging art experiences that encourage exploration and discovery.
- Customized Foam Design
- Disruptive potential in creating unique foam structures tailored for specific artistic or functional purposes.
- Outdoor Interactive Structures
- Growing demand for outdoor art installations that provide interactive and engaging experiences for the public.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- Innovative materials and techniques can be explored to create visually stunning and interactive art installations.
- Event Planning and Entertainment
- Opportunity to incorporate customized foam designs into outdoor events or festivals to enhance the visitor experience.
- Education and Recreation
- Integration of interactive art structures in educational institutions and public parks to promote creativity and play.
