UFO by Ross Lovegrove Creates Modernistic Alien-Like Visuals
Alexandra Serrano — October 7, 2012 — World
References: rosslovegrove & dezeen
The UFO by Ross Lovegrove installation is located at Lille Flandre Station in France.
Appearing to hover over passersby in a station, this UFO installation appears ominous as it incorporates an interactive facet. Boasting an impressive ring of LED lighting at its base, the spaceship is built from aluminum. It features a beam of light that appears to transport a passenger up into the faux alien lair.
The British designer intends to add an element of shock with this fantastical piece. However, this impressive approach is not without purpose, as Lovegrove intends to bring perspective on societal perception of extraterrestrial phenomenon. Playing with this ideal of imagination to merge all genres of design, art and science fiction makes for an interesting piece. UFO by Ross Lovegrove is sure to shock visitors and force them to ponder what may be beyond.
Appearing to hover over passersby in a station, this UFO installation appears ominous as it incorporates an interactive facet. Boasting an impressive ring of LED lighting at its base, the spaceship is built from aluminum. It features a beam of light that appears to transport a passenger up into the faux alien lair.
The British designer intends to add an element of shock with this fantastical piece. However, this impressive approach is not without purpose, as Lovegrove intends to bring perspective on societal perception of extraterrestrial phenomenon. Playing with this ideal of imagination to merge all genres of design, art and science fiction makes for an interesting piece. UFO by Ross Lovegrove is sure to shock visitors and force them to ponder what may be beyond.
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