Four pavilions are currently installed around the city of Toronto as part of the coronavirus-delayed annual Winter Stations event. Due to lockdown restrictions, the annual project, which usually takes place at Woodbine Beach on Lake Ontario, was pushed until restrictions lifted.
The featured winning designs focus on the theme of Refuge. Among them is the Epitonium sculpture shaped like a seashell designed by an Iranian team. The artists show how nature creates its own refuges from the elements. The ARc de Blob is another featured piece that includes an augmented reality app and a colorful exterior. From Small Beginnings features shelves and a bench, providing a place for visitors to take shelter. Finally, the Throbber is a circle of colorful, socially distanced seats.
Giant Artful Pavilion Installations
Toronto Installs Four Pavilions for Winter Stations
Trend Themes
1. Artful Pavilions - The trend of creating large, stunning pavilions has grown for art installations and temporary exhibits.
2. Refuge-themed Art - The trend of using art to depict themes of shelter and refuge has emerged in various installations across the world.
3. Augmented Reality Art - The trend of integrating augmented reality technology into public art installations has become increasingly popular to provide a more interactive and immersive experience for visitors.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - The art and sculpture industries have an opportunity to create more public installations that utilize unique materials and designs to create stunning pavilions as an attraction.
2. Technology - The technology industry has an opportunity to explore the integration of augmented reality in art installations, creating a more personalized and interactive experience for viewers.
3. Urban Planning - The urban planning industry has an opportunity to utilize public art installations as a tool to create unique spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional for the community.