Day 7

We were supposed to research and then choose any five artists who we find inspirational and present their works in class. The following are the installation artists who i chose.

FIREFLIES ON THE WATER- Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama works with polka dots, usually. 

I really liked this installation of hers because of the way she has used lights to create the sense of infinite space.
She has used LED lights, reflective surfaces like mirror and water to create some thing so extra ordinary.


FORGOTTEN SONGS-Michael Thomas Hill

The installation is located in Sydney, Australia. It is installed between buildings, the display is actually meant to bring attention to native birds and the loss of their habitats, which is a main problem attributed to bird extinction.

He has put up about 50 empty bird cages. When one walks under them, they can hear the sounds of these birds. Their calls change from sunrise to sunset. Their names are also inscribed on stones kept on the road. 

FOREVER BICYCLE- AI WEIWEI

Ai Wei Wei has taken 3,144 bicycle frames and put them in a way to give an incredible visual effect. They give the idea of being in fast motion. He wants to bring to attention the fact that the entire world is moving too fast and the social environment of the world is changing, especially China.

THE FALLEN - ANDY MOSS AND JAMIE WARDLEY

These two British artist created a very strong visual on D-Day landing beach of Arromanche in France, on the peace day. This was their tribute to all the soldiers who lost their lives on that day during World War II. They made 9000 stencils, and with the help of volunteers they raked sand to get the figures. The installation was washed away by the tides in a short while. 

SILENT EVOLUTION- JASON DeCAIRES TAYLOR

The artist is famous for creating eco-sculptures. These living sculptures act like artificial reefs which attract corals and eventually increases the marine life. I really like how he has combined environment with art.