The artist Daino has used an ant colony as his latest subject, adding in hilarious props to their environment that brings in human characteristics to the little critters.
Signs such as "free hugs" and "join together" remind viewers of popular shows such as Antz or A Bug's Life, with the overall theme of throwing over the bad guys and uniting as one. The entire work is meant to embody a sense of irony, as the only way Daino enticed the ants to pick up the protest signs was through studying their daily routine. Even though the insects pick up the slogans, they are only doing so out of pure habit, without the ability to acknowledge what the sigs represent.
Daino demonstrates how even ants can be the subjects of interesting art projects. Photo Credits: designboom, vimeo
Ant-Focused Art Projects
Daino Brings Human Characteristics to an Ant Colony
Trend Themes
1. Anthropomorphic Insects - Creating art projects that humanize insects, using props and signs to show human characteristics.
2. Insect Habit Studies - Studying the habits of insects to create art that generates social commentary.
3. Irony in Art - Using irony in creative projects to draw attention and provide commentary on social issues.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - Artists who specialize in unconventional materials and subjects can explore new ways to make a statement.
2. Entertainment - Media that highlights insect characters or parallels the insect world with human society can benefit from this trend.
3. Education - School programs that teach art as a form of social commentary can use an example of how insects can be used in creative mediums.