John Powers Handcrafts Digital-Like Masterpieces
Meghan Young — February 25, 2012 — Art & Design
References: johnpowers.us & neatorama
John Powers creates mind-boggling sculptures out of hundreds of blocks of polystyrene packing material. Although these works of art could easily be considered digital masterpieces, especially when viewed online rather than in person, they are three dimensional creations that are full of dynamic layers.
As though borrowing from a range of influences such as art movements like post-minimalism and pop culture icons like Star Wars, John Powers constructs his intricate sculptures by hand. The polystyrene blocks are cut precisely and glued together at 90 degree angles.
John Powers’ work is currently being showcased at the Abstrakt—The Systemized World exhibit, which is part of the NODE10 festival in Frankfurt, Germany. It was curated by Eno Henze and Marius Watz.
As though borrowing from a range of influences such as art movements like post-minimalism and pop culture icons like Star Wars, John Powers constructs his intricate sculptures by hand. The polystyrene blocks are cut precisely and glued together at 90 degree angles.
John Powers’ work is currently being showcased at the Abstrakt—The Systemized World exhibit, which is part of the NODE10 festival in Frankfurt, Germany. It was curated by Eno Henze and Marius Watz.
Trend Themes
1. Geometric Sculpture Revival - An emerging trend in the art world is the revival of geometric sculptures, as artists like John Powers create intricate three-dimensional creations out of unconventional materials.
2. Digital-art Fusion - The fusion of digital art and traditional sculpture is an innovative trend, with artists like John Powers blending the digital and physical worlds to create awe-inspiring masterpieces.
3. Handcrafted Tech-inspired Art - A growing trend in art is the use of unconventional materials, like polystyrene packing material, to handcraft intricate sculptures that are inspired by technology.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - The art and sculpture industry is experiencing a resurgence in interest due to the emergence of unique and innovative techniques and materials used by artists like John Powers.
2. Digital Art - The digital art industry is evolving as artists explore and integrate traditional sculptural techniques into their digital creations, providing new possibilities for expression.
3. Materials and Manufacturing - The materials and manufacturing industry has an opportunity to provide innovative materials and techniques for artists working with unconventional materials like polystyrene packing material.
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