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2013年4月3日水曜日

elaborate wearable artwork - soundsuit sculptures by nick cave

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'soundsuit', 2012 by nick cave
image © james prinz

chicago-based artist nick cave flexes his quixotic creativity with a new series of 'soundsuits' for lille3000's fantastic 2012 festival in france -
on now till the 13th of january, 2012. the selection of extravagant wearable art pieces are informed by the likes of rocket missiles and tree roots in an effort
to articulate the spirit of human movement through color, texture and sculpture.

cave combs flea markets for buttons, stuffed animals and other flotsam to build and assemble the elaborate suits -
using special knotting techniques and armatures to create a webbing-like under structure to support the volume of material.
the pieces come to life through the medium of dance - offering a new connection with the user, their body and surroundings.

the selection of extravagant wearable art pieces are informed by the likes of rocket missiles and tree roots
image © james prinz

image © james prinz

cave combs flea markets for buttons, stuffed animals and other flotsam to build and assemble the elaborate suits
image © james prinz

image © james prinz

the pieces attempt to articulate the spirit of human movement through color, texture and sculpture
image © james prinz

image © james prinz

installation view of the suits
image © james prinz

a video showing the 'soundsuits' in use through dance

2013年3月6日水曜日

tree tents by luminair

first image 'tree tents' by luminair all images courtesy of luminair

the culmination of three years worth of research, these 'tree tents' by luminair are coming to forests near you. bringing awareness to the timber harvest and lifecycle, these suspended capsules bring comfortable and low impact retreats up in the canopies. the living spaces are contained by a sustainable structural frame enclosed with high density cotton canvas fabric. a combination of green ash wood and strong, lightweight hybrid aluminum sub-frame components are easily transported and assembled. steam-bent into a spherical shape, the form spreads loads across the structure to absorb movements of inhabitants. its 100% waterproof exterior is insulated with sheep wool, making the shelters perfect for year-round use and semi-permanent camps. it comes in olive green, red and natural. spanning three meters in diameter, the interior room comfortably accommodates 2 adults. kits include side benches which extend into beds. a bio-fuel stove for heating and cooking can also warm the water stored inside the under-floor tank.