Sigalit Landau's artwork moves beyond traditional artwork materials such as pencil, charcoal and paint to instead utilizes the power of sea salt to transform everyday objects into sculptural crystals. The pieces feature items such as instruments, clothing and more that has been completely dunked in the Dead Sea. The salt from the water clings to the object and, over time, renders it calcified into a oceanic work of art.
Landau's pieces explore how salt from the sea can be used to transform the alchemy in different items as a way to interpret different emotions and metaphoric symbols. For example, one of Landau's pieces features a wedding dress that has been dipped several times in the Dead Sea. As the dress opens up a conversation about notions of marriage and death as it becomes a solid crystallized rock.
Encrusted Salt Artwork
Sigalit Landau Transforms Objects Into Crystals Using Ocean Sea Salt
Trend Themes
1. Salt Crystallization Art - Opportunity for artists to explore new mediums and create unique, transformative artworks using salt crystallization.
2. Alchemy of Everyday Objects - Potential for artists and designers to experiment with unconventional materials like sea salt to create captivating and symbolic sculptures.
3. Metaphoric Transformations - Artists can utilize the process of salt crystallization to convey deep emotions and explore metaphorical concepts through the transformation of objects.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - Artists and sculptors have an opportunity to expand their creative horizons by incorporating salt crystallization techniques into their works, offering a fresh and innovative approach to artistic expression.
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