This art in the park piece is titled 'Public Prayer Booth.' The work was created by Kansas City based artist Dylan Mortimer.
This is a great "in-your-face" reminder for those of us who have been forgetting to say our nightly prayers.
The unique booth allows sinners to kneel down and repent in the great outdoors.
Implications - As religion has been considered a "taboo" subject over the years, artists who touch upon religion in their work stand to spark interest from religious consumers as well as those who are more secular. Thus, it seems that using taboo or prohibited subjects in consumer messaging can be an effective method for capturing attention.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Religious Street Art
- Artists using taboo or prohibited subjects in consumer messaging can be an effective method for capturing attention and sparking interest from religious consumers as well as those who are more secular.
- Outdoor Religious Spaces
- Creating unique outdoor spaces for prayer and worship can provide disruptive innovation opportunities for religious organizations and urban planners.
- Intersection of Art and Religion
- Exploring the intersection of art and religion can inspire new forms of expression and creativity while also sparking interest from diverse audiences.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art
- Artists who create taboo-breaking work can attract new audiences and spark interest from both religious and secular consumers.
- Religion
- Religious organizations can explore new ways of engaging with their communities by creating unique outdoor spaces for prayer and worship.
- Urban Planning
- Urban planners can incorporate outdoor religious spaces into their designs to promote community engagement and inclusivity.
