Jim Lambie Uses Vibrant Tape to Create Striped Floor Designs
Megan Facciuolo — June 29, 2014 — Tech
References: jimlambie & designtaxi
Glasgow-based creative and former musician Jim Lambie turns otherwise boring floor spaces into stunning and psychedelic-looking works of art by only using tape. He moved on from creating vinyl records to creating vinyl tape carpets.
Acting as a floor covering, the tape adds dimension, design and decor to any living space. Each installation takes numerous weeks to complete and countless rolls of tape. Upon completion, he names each design after one of his band's songs. For instance, he has named one of his past works 'Careless Whisper' after their hit song.
All of the works are truly captivating and seamlessly stand out thanks to their bright color palettes and intricate designs. Many look like optical illusion because they cover a vast area, while others act as a quirky addition to small staircases.
Acting as a floor covering, the tape adds dimension, design and decor to any living space. Each installation takes numerous weeks to complete and countless rolls of tape. Upon completion, he names each design after one of his band's songs. For instance, he has named one of his past works 'Careless Whisper' after their hit song.
All of the works are truly captivating and seamlessly stand out thanks to their bright color palettes and intricate designs. Many look like optical illusion because they cover a vast area, while others act as a quirky addition to small staircases.
Trend Themes
1. Psychedelic Floor Design - The use of vibrant tape to create stunning and psychedelic-looking floor designs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in interior design and home decor.
2. Vinyl Tape Carpets - The creation of vinyl tape carpets as a unique floor covering opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the flooring industry.
3. Optical Illusion Floors - The creation of floor designs that resemble optical illusions offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of visual arts and installation art.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The use of vibrant tape to create unique floor designs can disrupt the interior design industry by offering new possibilities for floor decor.
2. Home Decor - The introduction of vinyl tape carpets as a new type of floor covering can disrupt the home decor industry by providing a fresh and creative option for floor design.
3. Flooring - The creation of optical illusion floors can disrupt the flooring industry by offering a unique and visually captivating option for homeowners and businesses.
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