Bosso Fakata Attacks City Intersections with Cling Wrap Monsters
Gil Cohen — August 22, 2013 — Art & Design
References: facebook & junk-culture
Guerrilla street art takes on a quirky twist with the cling wrap monster sculptures designed by artist Bosso Fakata.
Creating giant creatures using recycled materials such as cardboard boxes and tubing, the artist then wraps them up in lots and lots of saran wrap and installs them in various busy public areas. Often attaching themselves to street lamps, sign posts and other structural elements, the friendly creatures gaze out over passersby, making them stop and stare at the unusual artwork made mostly out of trash.
Plenty of found and salvaged elements are incorporated into the sculptures as Bosso Fakata takes junk and gives it new purpose and life in the shapes and quirky characters created within a cling wrap encasement.
Creating giant creatures using recycled materials such as cardboard boxes and tubing, the artist then wraps them up in lots and lots of saran wrap and installs them in various busy public areas. Often attaching themselves to street lamps, sign posts and other structural elements, the friendly creatures gaze out over passersby, making them stop and stare at the unusual artwork made mostly out of trash.
Plenty of found and salvaged elements are incorporated into the sculptures as Bosso Fakata takes junk and gives it new purpose and life in the shapes and quirky characters created within a cling wrap encasement.
Trend Themes
1. Guerrilla Street Art - Opportunity for urban artists to create unconventional and attention-grabbing installations in public spaces using recycled materials.
2. Recycled Material Sculptures - Increasing interest in creating sculptures and artwork using found and salvaged materials as a sustainable and eco-friendly art form.
3. Unconventional Art Installations - Growing demand for unique and unexpected art installations that disrupt traditional perceptions of public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Street Art - Street artists and urban art collectives can explore new ways to engage the public and create impactful installations using unconventional materials.
2. Sustainable Art - Artists, designers, and galleries focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable art practices can showcase and promote recycled material sculptures as a form of artistic expression.
3. Urban Design - Cities and municipalities can embrace unconventional art installations as an opportunity to enhance public spaces and foster creativity within the community.
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