These Giant Human Figures are Actually Icelandic Power Pylons
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — October 5, 2015 — Art & Design
References: choishine & boingboing.net
Proving that art can exist anywhere, architecture firm Choi+Shine created this proposal to turn Iceland's electricity-carrying power pylons into beautiful sculptural giants.
Power pylons are dotted throughout Iceland's majestic natural scenery, supporting the electric lines that carry power to its populated areas. Choi+Shine propose replacing the power pylons with wireframe sculptures shaped like towering human beings. The fascinating sculptures would be posed in formations suiting their environment -- for example, power pylons on uphill slopes could be turned into climbing giants. The images accompanying the power pylons proposal show just how stunning and attention-grabbing the utilitarian art installation would be.
This project would turn a necessary public object -- power pylons -- into a work of art that would attract tourism and international artistic praise for the country of Iceland.
Power pylons are dotted throughout Iceland's majestic natural scenery, supporting the electric lines that carry power to its populated areas. Choi+Shine propose replacing the power pylons with wireframe sculptures shaped like towering human beings. The fascinating sculptures would be posed in formations suiting their environment -- for example, power pylons on uphill slopes could be turned into climbing giants. The images accompanying the power pylons proposal show just how stunning and attention-grabbing the utilitarian art installation would be.
This project would turn a necessary public object -- power pylons -- into a work of art that would attract tourism and international artistic praise for the country of Iceland.
Trend Themes
1. Wireframe Sculptures - Creating wireframe sculptures to transform utilitarian objects into art installations.
2. Utilitarian Art - Using art installations to enhance the functionality of everyday objects.
3. Tourism Art - Using art installations to attract tourism and promote a country's cultural appeal.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms can explore incorporating sculptures and art installations into their designs to enhance the aesthetic appeal of structures.
2. Tourism - The tourism industry can leverage art installations to create unique attractions that appeal to culturally inclined travelers.
3. Energy - The energy industry can explore innovative designs that blend functionality and aesthetics, transforming power pylons into artistic landmarks.
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