Chris Whiteburch's The Purge Explores the End of the World
Meghan Young — February 25, 2012 — Art & Design
References: inktanklab & thisiscolossal
The Purge art installation centers around an abandoned home that has been transformed to look like it is vomiting out its innards. As though rejecting its current dilapidated status, this suburban home is purging itself to start anew, or to simply leave behind its worldly possessions. Breathtakingly personified, The Purge installation is as tragic as it is trash.
Created by artist Chris Whiteburch, who is part of the small arts collective called Ink Tank, The Purge art installation was presented at the Last New Year exhibit in the Austin American Statesman. According to This is Colossal, the participants "imagined a fictional group of people living in the home who would react to the prophesied end-of-times 2012 date." The project offers a search for meaning and a chance for closure.
Created by artist Chris Whiteburch, who is part of the small arts collective called Ink Tank, The Purge art installation was presented at the Last New Year exhibit in the Austin American Statesman. According to This is Colossal, the participants "imagined a fictional group of people living in the home who would react to the prophesied end-of-times 2012 date." The project offers a search for meaning and a chance for closure.
Trend Themes
1. Apocalyptic Art Installations - Creating immersive art installations that explore themes of the end of the world and societal collapse.
2. Personified Architectural Installations - Transforming buildings to appear as though they are sentient and have intentions.
3. Closure-seeking Art Exhibitions - Offering audiences an opportunity to reflect on current societal issues and seek closure.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Incorporating emotional and interactive elements into installations to provide an immersive experience.
2. Real Estate - Exploring unusual ways to repurpose and revitalize abandoned or dilapidated properties.
3. Event Planning - Creating experiential exhibitions for community events or larger-scale art shows.
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