Sand Circles
Ben Preiss — September 30, 2007 — Art & Design
References: kk.org
Not the product of aliens, but the works of San Francisco-based artist Andres Amador, these patterns in the sand were inspired by crop circles.
"Amador is pioneering a new art genre: crop circles in sand. They are quick, temporary, cheap, spectacular, and fun. And anyone can make them. You can roughly see how the patterns are produced in this very low-res video. Andres first uses ropes to sketch out the outines of the dark sections. He then returns to those guidelines and uses a rake to rough up the sand within those lines in order to make the pattern."
Implications - The crop circle is now a recognized part of pop culture because of the mysterious intrigue it represents.
"Amador is pioneering a new art genre: crop circles in sand. They are quick, temporary, cheap, spectacular, and fun. And anyone can make them. You can roughly see how the patterns are produced in this very low-res video. Andres first uses ropes to sketch out the outines of the dark sections. He then returns to those guidelines and uses a rake to rough up the sand within those lines in order to make the pattern."
Implications - The crop circle is now a recognized part of pop culture because of the mysterious intrigue it represents.
Trend Themes
1. Crop Circle Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace sand art as a new form of temporary, inexpensive, and engaging artistic expression.
2. Low-resolution Video - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop low-resolution video technology that can capture and showcase intricate sand patterns with better clarity.
3. DIY Sand Circles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create DIY kits or mobile apps that allow individuals to easily create their own sand circle art.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce crop circle-themed art installations and exhibits to attract a new wave of art enthusiasts.
2. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new imaging technologies or drones to capture high-resolution aerial footage of sand circle art.
3. Tourism and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sand circle art experiences into beach resorts and entertainment venues to provide unique and interactive attractions.
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