Creative placemaking and public art strategies for environmental resilience
In the midst of an environmental crisis, public art needs a sustainable reboot. As the needs of the public respond to climate change, public art should shift to reflect climate justice and other environmentalist principles. However, while eco-friendly messages abound in art, sustainable practices are less common. Many default modes of artistic production are interwoven with unsustainable models of consumption, ignoring the finite nature of our planet’s resources. If public art is to promote environmentalist messaging, then it should also practice what it preaches, modeling sustainable creativity for an eco-friendly future. Read the full article here
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The world of tattoo artistry is vast and diverse, with each artist bringing their unique style and perspective to the table. Among the many talented tattoo artists out there, Alex Fox from Da Vinci’s Fox Tattoo Studio stands out with her exceptional work in colorful realism. In this blog post, we will explore the artistry of Alex Fox, the studio she works at, and the captivating tattoos that have made her a sought-after talent in the tattoo community.
Da Vinci’s Fox Tattoo Studio
Located in the heart of the city, Da Vinci’s Fox Tattoo Studio is a creative haven for tattoo enthusiasts and artists alike. The studio offers a comfortable and welcoming environment for clients to discuss their tattoo ideas and to witness the creation of their custom designs. The team at Da Vinci’s Fox is dedicated to delivering high-quality, original, and intricate tattoo artistry that is tailored to the individual’s unique vision.
Alex Fox: The Artist Behind the Needle
Alex Fox, a key member of the Da Vinci’s Fox team, specializes in colorful realism, a tattoo style that combines the vibrancy of color with the subtlety and detail of realistic imagery. Alex’s passion for art and illustration led her to discover the world of tattooing, and she has since honed her skills to create captivating and lifelike designs that leave clients in awe.
Colorful Realism in Tattoo Art
Colorful realism is a unique tattoo style that combines the best of both worlds: the rich and vivid colors of traditional tattoo art and the intricate detail and realism of black and grey tattoos. This style requires exceptional skill and attention to detail, as the artist must carefully blend colors and shades to create a realistic and three-dimensional effect.
Alex Fox’s Signature Style
Alex Fox’s signature style is characterized by her ability to bring her subjects to life through the use of vibrant colors and meticulous detailing. Whether she’s creating a portrait, a nature scene, or a fantastical creature, Alex’s tattoos are instantly recognizable by their striking realism and depth.
Some of her most notable works include:
Floral Creations: Alex has a knack for capturing the intricate beauty of flowers in her tattoo designs. Her rich use of color and shading brings each petal to life, resulting in a stunningly realistic floral tattoo.
Animal Portraits: Alex’s talent for realism truly shines in her animal portraits. She captures the essence of each creature, from the texture of their fur to the emotion in their eyes, creating a lifelike representation that is both captivating and inspiring.
Mythical Creatures: In her colorful realism style, Alex also explores the world of mythical creatures such as dragons, phoenixes, and mermaids. Her vivid color palette and keen attention to detail bring these fantastical beings to life on the skin of her clients.
Conclusion
Alex Fox’s incredible talent for colorful realism has made her a respected and sought-after tattoo artist at Da Vinci’s Fox Tattoo Studio. Her skill in blending color and meticulous detailing creates tattoos that are not only visually stunning but also deeply personal and meaningful to her clients. If you’re looking for a tattoo artist who can bring your vision to life in a vivid and realistic way, look no further than Alex Fox at Da Vinci’s Fox Tattoo Studio.
In this very interesting interview, Manchester-based Lefteris Angelidis and host James Dickson discuss how social media is driving change in events’ visual identity. They discuss the likely impact of the Metaverse, creativity and the structure/longevity of set items.
The sustainability question spawns conversation about branding solutions for ‘off the shelf’ products, bean bags and recycling polystyrene, transport – vehicle cost and emissions – and electric vans’ reach limitations.
They go on to talk about LED screen technology, 3D mapping, creativity versus budgets, planning, Beyonce and more.
I completely agree with Lefteris that events should be fully sensory experiences. Audiences really appreciate full immersive experiences.
He mentions sustainability driven culture where it’s really important that we are not just throwing away and discarding materials after one use and how much you are working with your clients now on that balance between sustainability and the desire from the client to actually evolve and do something different every year.
The trend that we’re seeing at the moment is that eco-friendly and sustainability is becoming a must for event organizers. A lot of clients come to them because they don’t want somebody to make them something bespoke and then after that they throw it in the garbage. I love that this company is constantly scouring Facebook Marketplace and other places to find items that they can add to their full warehouse of different themes that they utilize again and again then also refurbish them. It’s a massive benefit for companies to be able to go somewhere and choose something off the shelf because they know that they are playing their part to help the planet. Other things they do like repainting and reusing carpets and fabrics with water based paints are a fantastic idea.
Lefteris also spoke about creating smaller VIP experiences. For a Beyonce concert event, they created a special VIP area in front of the stage where it looked like you’re going to a club in the 70s with the full disco theme and bar. They make something exclusive and only available to a small amount of people. There seems to be a trend toward smaller event where people can socialize with their friends and have more interaction.
It’s worth having a listen to this full 30 minute interview loaded with interesting and inspiring information.
from Visual Architects website | Festival Installations
Visual Architects are a company based in the UK who transform spaces into experiences. “Creative event décor and fit-out solutions, taking the ordinary to the extraordinary. From off the shelf party décor and prop hire to bespoke design, custom decor and exclusive prop builds, we can bring any vision to life and any dream to reality! Whether you are an event, festival, wedding, restaurant, nightclub or bar our team is here for you.” Visual Architects website
