Swing by Kamila Szejnoch Brings New Meaning to Statue
Meghan Young — April 19, 2012 — Art & Design
References: kamilaszejnoch & mymodernmet
Swing by Kamila Szejnoch is a playful interactive installation that will forever change people's expectations of traditional swings -- at least, the people who got to enjoy it in person. A simple public art piece, it involves a swing that has been attached to the bronze Berling Army Soldier Monument in Warsaw, Poland. The soldier's hand provides the perfect place for the swing to be attached to.
Part of the Polish artist's series titled Carousel Slide Swing, this installation endeavors to bring new meaning to the once propaganda-laden monument. Swing by Kamila Szejnoch "is an example of how much history can differ from the perspectives of individual and collective memory" and makes "this complexity and ambiguity more conspicuous, to show the relation between an individual versus the historical machine," according to the artist.
Part of the Polish artist's series titled Carousel Slide Swing, this installation endeavors to bring new meaning to the once propaganda-laden monument. Swing by Kamila Szejnoch "is an example of how much history can differ from the perspectives of individual and collective memory" and makes "this complexity and ambiguity more conspicuous, to show the relation between an individual versus the historical machine," according to the artist.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Public Art - Swing by Kamila Szejnoch demonstrates the trend of interactive public art by transforming a traditional swing into a playful installation on a monument.
2. Reimagining Historical Monuments - The installation highlights the trend of reimagining historical monuments by attaching a swing to the bronze Berling Army Soldier Monument in Warsaw, Poland.
3. Exploring Collective Memory - Swing by Kamila Szejnoch explores the trend of exploring collective memory by showcasing the differing perspectives of individuals and the historical machine through the swing installation.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - The art and sculpture industry can leverage the trend of interactive public art seen in Swing by Kamila Szejnoch to create immersive and engaging installations.
2. Tourism and Travel - The tourism and travel industry can tap into the trend of reimagining historical monuments to attract visitors by incorporating interactive elements like swings.
3. Museum and Heritage - The museum and heritage industry can embrace the trend of exploring collective memory to educate and engage visitors through interactive exhibits and installations.
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