Artist Younes Baba-Ali Creates a Tanning Bed Coffin
Mesel Isaac — February 22, 2014 — Art & Design
References: younesbabaali & collabcubed
Younes Baba-Ali has created an art piece that combines the comfort of a coffin with the bright lights of a tanning bed.
Entitled 'Ending Your Life Under the Sun,' this art installation/sculpture is a commentary on the migration of people from cold northern climates to warmer southern ones, especially as it pertains to the elderly. It's not unnatural for those of us who deal with the harshness of winter to fantasize of escaping to a sunnier place, and while we may vacation there, we inevitably come back. As we get older however, there is an undeniable move by the elderly to permanently leave their current cold lifestyle in order to spend their final days in the sun.
While Younes Baba-Ali doesn't state whether he believes this to be good or bad, his marriage of a coffin and a solarium system allows us to quietly reflect on the subject.
Entitled 'Ending Your Life Under the Sun,' this art installation/sculpture is a commentary on the migration of people from cold northern climates to warmer southern ones, especially as it pertains to the elderly. It's not unnatural for those of us who deal with the harshness of winter to fantasize of escaping to a sunnier place, and while we may vacation there, we inevitably come back. As we get older however, there is an undeniable move by the elderly to permanently leave their current cold lifestyle in order to spend their final days in the sun.
While Younes Baba-Ali doesn't state whether he believes this to be good or bad, his marriage of a coffin and a solarium system allows us to quietly reflect on the subject.
Trend Themes
1. Migration to Warmer Climates - Opportunity for industries to develop innovative solutions catering to the needs of elderly individuals seeking retirement in sunnier locations.
2. Art and Commentary - Opportunity for artists and creatives to use their work as a medium for thought-provoking discussions on societal issues.
3. Blurring Boundaries - Opportunity for the convergence of different industries, such as art and technology, to create unique and unexpected products or experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Senior Living and Retirement - Opportunity for the senior living industry to provide specialized retirement communities in warmer climates, catering to the needs and desires of elderly individuals.
2. Art and Sculpture - Opportunity for artists, sculptors, and installation creators to integrate social commentary into their work, sparking important conversations through artistic mediums.
3. Solarium and Tanning Bed - Opportunity for the solarium and tanning bed industry to explore novel designs and features that cater to a wider range of consumers, including those seeking a unique and alternative burial experience.
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