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Illuminated Aluminum Artwork

The 'Sitooterie II' is Made of Over 5,000 Tubes Glued Together

— September 19, 2010 — Art & Design
Oftentimes art projects sound odd in theory, but look awesome in practice. Case in point: the 'Sitooterie II' from Heatherwick Studio.

The idea behind Sitooterie II was to glue 5,000 aluminum pipes together. At night, the center of the structure would illuminate, flooding the tubes with light. Sitooterie II looks amazing during the day or the night; when the tubes are illuminated, the whole thing looks as though it is shooting off lasers of light. If you like Sitooterie II, be sure to check below to see other great work from Heatherwick Sutdio from the Trend Hunter archives.
Trend Themes
1. Aluminum Artwork - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to use aluminum in art installations, such as combining it with lighting to create illuminated sculptures.
2. Gluing Techniques - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing improved gluing techniques for unconventional materials like aluminum pipes to create unique and visually striking structures.
3. Interactive Installations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing interactive artwork that engages viewers by incorporating elements like illumination to create immersive experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of traditional art mediums by incorporating unconventional materials and techniques to create visually stunning works.
2. Lighting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating in the lighting industry by creating new products and technologies that enhance the visual impact of architectural and artistic installations.
3. Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating artistic elements into architectural designs to create structures that are not only functional but also visually striking and engaging.
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