Garth Britzman and Nebraska-Lincoln University students collaborated to create an amazingly vibrant rainbow art project called (POP)culture from hundreds of recycled pop bottles.
The (POP)culture project took 20 students approximately three weeks to assemble. Garth Britzman planned the entire rainbow art project using the 3D program Rhinoceros. To create (POP)culture, over 1,000 used pop bottles were filled two inches worth of blue, green and yellow colored water, attached to strings and hung at numerous different levels from a handmade arched wooden frame.
Because of the beveled bottoms of pop bottles, the colored water resemble five-petaled flowers dangling whimsically from the ceiling. The end result was a gigantic canopy of dangling rainbow-colored bottles. Each of the pop bottles were collected through the Nebraska-Lincoln University’s recycling program.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Upcycling Installations
- Using recycled materials to create vibrant and unique installations is an increasingly popular trend with potential for further innovation.
- 3D Design for Art
- The use of 3D design software is becoming more common in artistic projects and has the potential to create even more intricate and stunning installations.
- Sustainable Art
- The integration of sustainable materials into art projects is a growing trend that allows for both creative expression and environmental awareness.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Design
- The art and design industry can continue to innovate by exploring new ways to incorporate recycled materials and 3D design software into installations.
- Recycling and Waste Management
- The recycling and waste management industry can capitalize on the trend of upcycling by promoting creative reuse of materials and supporting art projects that use recycled items.
- Green Products and Sustainability
- The trend of sustainable art highlights the desire for environmentally-conscious products and presents opportunities for companies to develop and market such products.
