Mechanical Scultures in Nantes, France
Ben Preiss — January 7, 2008 — Art & Design
References: espvisuals.blogspot & neatorama
Artists François Delarozière and Pierre Orefice are exhibiting their strange mechanical sculptures in Nantes, France. These huge moving, ride-on steampunk mechanical contrivances of an elephant, squid, deep-sea fish and others are a fascinating moving exhibit.
Implications - Some of the pieces seem surprisingly lifelike, and it's amazing to think about how much time and effort had to go into each one. The giant creations are a combination of gear wheels, hydraulics and moving parts. They were built at a workshop that now occupies the former site of Nantes' docks, but it goes without saying that they will bring in a large amount of tourism to the city on account of their bizarre nature.
Implications - Some of the pieces seem surprisingly lifelike, and it's amazing to think about how much time and effort had to go into each one. The giant creations are a combination of gear wheels, hydraulics and moving parts. They were built at a workshop that now occupies the former site of Nantes' docks, but it goes without saying that they will bring in a large amount of tourism to the city on account of their bizarre nature.
Trend Themes
1. Steampunk Animal Vehicles - Opportunity for artists and engineers to explore the combination of mechanical sculptures and steampunk aesthetics.
2. Moving Sculpture Exhibits - Potential for creating captivating and interactive art installations that showcase large-scale mechanical movements.
3. Tourism-enhancing Artworks - Creating unique and eccentric attractions that draw visitors to cities and increase tourism revenue.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of sculpture and create innovative and eye-catching artistic installations.
2. Entertainment and Tourism - The ability to attract tourists with unconventional and awe-inspiring mechanical exhibits, leading to increased visitor numbers and economic growth in the tourism industry.
3. Engineering and Manufacturing - Demand for skilled engineers and manufacturers to bring to life complex and intricate mechanical sculptures with moving parts.
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