When I was in grade 12 I remember going to an art show and being amazed by the work displayed. Rather than limiting themselves to flat canvases, artists created 3D canvases. I remember one of my favourite pieces was a painting on a triangular prism. As you walked by you saw the piece at different angles, changing what you saw. I am always amazed by innovation more than technical skill; if I want to see something that is realistic I would rather look at photographs. Another piece that amazed me was an image created using thread wound around nails. Up close it looked like nothing, but when you stood back. It was amazing to see how people use ordinary objects to create works of art.
I was reminded of all of these things when a friend sent me a link to an artist who was just as innovative. Baptiste Bebombourg spent 75 hours creating two pieces made solely of staples. After carefully placing 35,000 staples two images emerged. Similar to the piece made of nails and string, you can’t tell what you are looking at until you take a few steps back. While you can’t see the image up close, it is so interesting to see the ways Baptiste Bebombourg bends the staples to create an image. Take a look for yourself.
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