The Color Pencil Tree is One Way to Save Trees Slated for Removal
Meghan Young — August 13, 2012 — Unique
References: daverittinger & neatorama
The Color Pencil Tree is a public art installation proposal dreamed up by Dave Rittinger, an artist based in Brooklyn, New York. A creative, cute and child-like creation, it would brighten up any landscape in an instant. As its name alludes to, the concept revolves around a cleverly carved tree and many different colors of paint. Essentially, the branches of a tree would be carved to resemble color pencils.
Designed with North Philadelphia in mind, the Color Pencil Tree is part of a larger project to save trees slated for removal for the redesign of a city park. Rittinger writes, "My work is often playful, colorful and incorporates a sort of metaphorical blending of objects and function, so the fact that pencils are made of trees just made perfect sense."
Designed with North Philadelphia in mind, the Color Pencil Tree is part of a larger project to save trees slated for removal for the redesign of a city park. Rittinger writes, "My work is often playful, colorful and incorporates a sort of metaphorical blending of objects and function, so the fact that pencils are made of trees just made perfect sense."
Trend Themes
1. Colorful Public Art Installations - Creating colorful and playful public art installations that incorporate recycled materials can make urban landscapes more attractive and provide an opportunity for artists to showcase their work.
2. Creative Tree Carving - Carving trees into creative shapes and designs could be a new trend for public art installations and add an innovative twist to urban landscapes.
3. Repurposing Trees for Art - Repurposing trees that are slated for removal into art installations could be an upcycling trend that reduces waste and adds value to urban communities.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Culture - The art and culture industry can benefit from funding and supporting public art installations like the Color Pencil Tree, which can beautify communities and increase foot traffic.
2. Urban Development and Design - Urban development and design professionals can incorporate creative and sustainable public art installations like this into their projects to make spaces more engaging and attractive to the community.
3. Sustainability and Environmental Conservation - Sustainability and environmental conservation industries can work with artists to find new ways of repurposing materials such as trees slated for removal to create eco-friendly art installations that benefit the community and raise awareness about environmental issues.
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