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Giant Bamboo Installations (UPDATE)

The Starn Brothers Complete Another Big Bambu Exhibit

— June 17, 2014 — Art & Design
The Starn Brothers are an artist duo who have put together massive bamboo exhibitions all over the world, with their latest being in Jerusalem. This is the ninth version of the installation, titled 'Big Bambu.'

Before Jerusalem the team put up work on the MET in New York, Rome as well as in Venice. The structure consists of intricately weaved bamboo material, none of which is held up by metal of any kind. Instead, the bomboo is tied together with rope, with the longer pieces as acting more like support for the entity as a whole. When looking at the installation from a ways back, it's incredible to see just how many pieces were used for the design, and how fragile the entire thing appears. Hopefully this isn't the last of these pieces from the Starn Brothers.

Photo Credits: designboom, dmstarn
Trend Themes
1. Massive Bamboo Installations - The use of bamboo in creating massive structures creates opportunities for architects and builders to explore sustainable and eco-friendly building materials.
2. Natural Weaving Techniques - The intricate weaving of bamboo poles using natural techniques brings opportunities for artisans and craftspeople in creating sustainable and authentic handcrafted goods.
3. Non-metal Structural Binding Approaches - The use of rope to bind bamboo in creating structures provides opportunities for engineers to innovate in formulating alternative binding approaches for building materials.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Installation - The use of natural materials in creating large-scale installations creates opportunities for artists and designers to explore environmentally-conscious installations that connect with audiences in a unique way.
2. Architecture and Building - The use of bamboo poles as a building material creates opportunities for architects and builders to explore sustainable and eco-friendly building materials that address concerns around climate change.
3. Artisan and Craftsmanship - The use of natural materials in creating sustainable and authentic handcrafted goods creates opportunities for artisans and craftsmen to explore innovative ways of integrating natural materials in their crafts.
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