'Beyond Form' is an art installation on display at the 2016 Venice Biennale, an art exhibition that primarily focuses on architecture. The work, by German architect and artist Werner Sobek, is a pointed statement about the global response to climate change, and it encourages the architects at the exhibition to consider not just the form of their buildings, but also the environmental impact (hence the choice of 'Beyond Form' as a name.)
The installation is a massive white cube that appears to levitate just above the ground. All around the cube is black print in a small font that, when examined, turns out to be the Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change translated into 12 languages. The cube is partially covered by a black fabric veil.
Environmentally Focused Artworks
'Beyond Form' Criticizes the Global Response to Climate Change
Trend Themes
1. Environmental Activism - Opportunities for artists and designers to use their work as a platform to raise awareness about climate change and advocate for environmental activism.
2. Sustainable Architecture - Integration of environmental considerations into architectural design and construction processes to reduce the carbon footprint and minimize environmental impact.
3. Art as Social Commentary - Art installations that serve as a medium for critiquing global issues, influencing public opinion, and sparking conversations about pressing societal challenges.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists, architects, and designers have the potential to merge creativity with environmental consciousness to create impactful visual representations of climate change.
2. Construction and Engineering - Incorporating sustainable practices and eco-friendly materials into construction projects to align with global efforts in combating climate change and reducing carbon emissions.
3. Publishing and Media - The visualization of complex climate change data through art installations presents opportunities for publishers and media outlets to communicate scientific information in engaging and accessible formats.