What Lies Beneath by Gabby O'Connor is a striking art installation that looks like an overhanging iceberg. Nevertheless, it will not bring about frosty breaths or frozen fingers because it is not in fact made out of ice. Instead, the illuminating installation has been crafted out of blue-green tissue paper and staples.
Currently on view at the House of Walwera in Auckland, New Zealand, What Lies Beneath by Gabby O'Connor is comprised of thousands of small triangles coated in shellac. Like stained glass, the light shines through the sculpture, casting an atmospheric glow that is both calming and mesmerizing. As written by The Dominion Post, "The iceberg analogy connects with the importance and fragility of our ice caps. Indeed, [there is] a very real sensation that, like a melting ice form, it might fall to the ground at any time."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Paper Installations
- Exploring the use of unconventional materials such as tissue paper and staples to create art installations.
- Illuminating Art
- Utilizing light to enhance and transform an art piece, creating a unique and immersive experience for the viewer.
- Nature-inspired Art
- Drawing inspiration from the natural world to create artworks that provoke thoughts on current environmental issues.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Design
- Opportunities for artists and designers to explore and experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create unique and innovative artworks.
- Event and Exhibition
- Creating immersive and interactive art installations can enhance experiential marketing at events and exhibitions, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.
- Environmental Conservation
- Art installations that highlight environmental issues such as melting ice caps can serve as a powerful tool for raising awareness and promoting conservation efforts.
