With the Potencial Escultórico series, one designer greatly alters the appeal of public amenities. Such furnishings were manufactured and installed throughout the city so to provide places for the public to stop and rest; however, Marlon de Azambuja has stripped these Spanish fixtures of their primary purpose through the application of extra material.
The artist took colored duct tape and wrapped it around the backrests and armrests of benches, around stair railings, ramps and lampposts. Where these objects initially offered openings to accommodate sitters and people passing through, the 'Sculptural Potential' series made such interactions impossible. The designer of Potencial Escultórico invites you to appreciate the urban environment and its forms with a different and playful perspective.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Altered Public Amenities
- Using unconventional materials and techniques to transform public furniture and fixtures.
- Disrupted Interactions
- Creating installations that challenge the traditional purpose and use of public spaces.
- Playful Urban Perspectives
- Incorporating elements of fun and whimsy into urban design to encourage new ways of perceiving the environment.
Where This Applies
- Urban Design
- Exploring innovative approaches to public space design and furniture installations.
- Art and Sculpture
- Pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic mediums by incorporating unconventional materials and techniques.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Creating unique and captivating public spaces that engage and intrigue visitors, enhancing their experience.
