These light text installations are by UK artist Nathan Coley. The messaging in these pieces is neither negative nor positive which is one of the things I love about them. I also love that they look really beautiful from a distance, but close up, it is a mess of scaffold.
To understand a little more about these pieces here is an extract from his artists statement come blog:
"Nathan Coley (born Glasgow, 1967, lives and works in Dundee) investigates the social aspects of our built environment in works in a diverse range of media including public and gallery-based sculpture, photography, drawing and video."
Like the artistic equivalent of the swan theory, it's beautiful and serene on top, but under the water, not so much.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Light Text Installations
- Opportunity for creating captivating and immersive experiences using light and text in artistic installations.
- Social Commentary Art
- Potential for using art to convey thought-provoking messages about society and the built environment.
- Mixed Media Exploration
- Exploring the combination of different artistic mediums, such as sculpture, photography, drawing, and video.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Design
- Innovative artwork installations and social commentary art can disrupt traditional notions of artistic expression and engage viewers in new ways.
- Lighting and Visual Effects
- The use of light text installations opens up opportunities for creating visually stunning and captivating experiences in various industries, such as events, entertainment, and advertising.
- Architecture and Urban Planning
- Exploring the social aspects of the built environment through mixed media artwork can inspire new perspectives on urban design, public spaces, and community engagement.
