Like a school of fish, the Together We Are Greater art installation truly abides by its title. Made up of a swarm of origami boxes, 2,500 to be exact, which were solely crafted out of used, recycled and secondhand paper, it shows how visually powerful something can be when it takes on a communal aesthetic rather than a lone one. More than that, it also represents the strength communities have over the individual.
The Together We Are Greater art installation was created by British artist and designer Jacqui Symons. At its heart, it addresses the high amounts of paper that get wasted or thrown away every day. The organic, fluid form and rainbow gradient also encourages people think about the environment in such a way they will walk away with a desire to protect it.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Art Installations
- Creating art installations using recycled materials promotes sustainability and raises awareness about environmental issues.
- Community-centric Aesthetics
- Adopting a communal aesthetic in art installations emphasizes the strength and unity of communities.
- Creative Upcycling
- Using secondhand and discarded materials in art installations showcases the potential for creativity and innovation in upcycling.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can explore using recycled and secondhand materials in their installations to promote sustainability and eco-consciousness.
- Environmental Conservation
- Organizations focused on environmental conservation can collaborate with artists to create installations that raise awareness about waste and the importance of protecting the environment.
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Companies in the manufacturing industry can find inspiration from creative upcycling techniques to develop sustainable product designs and production processes.
