Artist Ren Ri Creates Artworks in a Biblical and Gambling Manner
Meghan Young — July 16, 2014 — Eco
References: weibo & thisiscolossal
There are many ways people can interpret the geometric beehive sculptures right off the bat. Gorgeous in as organic a way as possible, the honeycomb creations are housed in modern polyhedron and cube cases that contrast greatly with their abstract forms. Whether this is seen as a struggle between man and nature is left up to the viewer.
Yet there is more going on behind these geometric beehive sculptures than first meets the eyes. Created by artist and beekeeper Ren Ri, a queen is placed in a wooden frame before the rest of the hive is introduced. Contemporist reports that "he then rotates the sculpture every seventh day based on the roll of a die, an act that he says references the biblical concept of creation." But by adding an act of randomness, the sculptures take on more interesting shapes.
Yet there is more going on behind these geometric beehive sculptures than first meets the eyes. Created by artist and beekeeper Ren Ri, a queen is placed in a wooden frame before the rest of the hive is introduced. Contemporist reports that "he then rotates the sculpture every seventh day based on the roll of a die, an act that he says references the biblical concept of creation." But by adding an act of randomness, the sculptures take on more interesting shapes.
Trend Themes
1. Geometric Beehive Sculptures - The trend of incorporating randomness in art installations, such as rotating sculptures based on a chance game
2. Modern Organic Art - The trend of combining natural organic shapes with modern materials and form to create unique art pieces
3. Interpretable Art - The trend of creating art pieces that allow the viewers to interpret and form their own meaning
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - There are opportunities for art galleries and collectors to showcase and purchase modern organic artworks, encouraging the promotion of these art trends
2. Gambling and Chance Games - The use of chance games or gambling activities can be incorporated into experiential marketing campaigns or event activations in the art industry, given the rise of the randomness trend
3. Sustainability - Leveraging the unique art form of geometric beehive sculptures and organic materials, there is an opportunity for sustainability-focused companies to incorporate these art pieces as part of environmentally-friendly branding campaigns
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