Makoto Azuma Preserves Colorful Floral Plants in an Odd Way
Peter Vallas — June 21, 2011 — Eco
References: azumamakoto & junk-culture
Makoto Azuma is an artist who can turn ordinary flowers into beautiful sculptures using a variety of design techniques. His latest work of art is a unique series that encapsulates a wide variety of flowers in see-through bottles.
The 'Bottled Flower' series is a twist on medical preservation. The bottles in which Makoto Azuma uses for this series are the ones traditionally used for human, animal or bug body parts. Alternatively, the artist simply uses water in the medical models instead of saturating them in a preservation liquid.
The end result is stunning as Makoto Azuma creates a vivid display of colors and texture. He uses a wide variety of floral types to show the true beauty that lies in botanical art.
The 'Bottled Flower' series is a twist on medical preservation. The bottles in which Makoto Azuma uses for this series are the ones traditionally used for human, animal or bug body parts. Alternatively, the artist simply uses water in the medical models instead of saturating them in a preservation liquid.
The end result is stunning as Makoto Azuma creates a vivid display of colors and texture. He uses a wide variety of floral types to show the true beauty that lies in botanical art.
Trend Themes
1. Bottled Flower Sculptures - The trend of creating sculptures by encapsulating flowers in see-through bottles presents new opportunities for artists and designers to explore unique ways of displaying natural beauty.
2. Twisting Medical Preservation - The trend of using medical bottles for preserving flowers instead of body parts offers innovative possibilities for repurposing medical materials and creating intriguing art pieces.
3. Exploring Botanical Art - The trend of using diverse floral types to create visually stunning displays highlights the potential for artists to experiment with new techniques and showcase the beauty of botany.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can benefit from the trend of creating bottled flower sculptures by incorporating this unique technique into their artwork and product design.
2. Medical - The medical industry may find disruptive innovation opportunities by repurposing medical bottles for alternative uses, such as preserving flowers or creating unconventional art pieces.
3. Botanical Gardens - Botanical gardens can leverage the trend of exploring botanical art to showcase new and visually captivating displays, attracting more visitors and fostering appreciation for different floral species.
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