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Glue Dripping Installations

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Vertical Emptiness by Onishi Yasuaki Looks Like a Spider's Web

— June 9, 2014 — Art & Design
At first, Vertical Emptiness by Onishi Yasuaki, a Japanese artist, looks like a strange spider's web. In reality, it is a human-made art installation that involves wire, glue and crystallized urea, a commonly used material in the chemical industry. Dripping downwards instead of splaying outwards like an intricate web, the installation is stunning to behold, yet a little creepy as well.

Vertical Emptiness by Onishi Yasuaki was first created by hanging a mesh structure from the ceiling that was then covered in glue. As Design Milk notes, it "becomes a vertical connecter between the ground and the ceiling." Ethereal and otherworldly, it is hard not to imagine a creature lurking in the shadows of the room. The glass windows are covered in crystallization and paintings covered to add to the feeling of isolation of the main piece.
Trend Themes
1. Glue-dripping Installations - Artists are experimenting with unconventional materials to create stunning and eerie installations that could potentially be used in immersive experiences and brand activations.
2. Unexpected Materials in Art - There is a trend of using uncommon and industrial materials to produce captivating pieces that could inspire innovations in product design and packaging.
3. Otherworldly Installations - Installation artists are continuing to create immersive, surreal, and ethereal works that could be applied to theme park experiences, immersive theatre, and brand activations.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry could find innovation opportunities by encouraging artists to explore the use of unconventional materials and pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms.
2. Design - Designers could find inspiration from artists who are exploring materials and developing innovative new ways to bring products to market.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry could potentially collaborate with artists to create immersive experiences that transport audiences into otherworldly spaces.
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