inflatable ‘nest’ by Penique Productions
Artwork collective Penique Productions introduces ‘Niu’, an inflatable ephemeral set up contained in the semi-open atrium of Llanterna de L’Auditori in Barcelona throughout the parallel program of MODEL competition (see extra right here). The short-term construction utterly occupies the void house spreading a set of large plastic sheets that blow outwards throughout the boundaries of the constructed type via using high-powered followers. designboom wanders contained in the inflated nylon balloon that blends the realms of sculpture and efficiency.
The public art work counteracts the ‘Ordinance on Measures to Promote and Assure Citizen Coexistence within the Public House of Barcelona’, probably the most restrictive laws imposed in Spain, which prohibits portray, singing, taking part in, ingesting, begging, promoting, undressing, showering, mendacity down and sleeping. By the immersive quantity of vibrant yellow coloration, the piece goals to revive the liberty of people to reclaim public areas and be lively and current.
all pictures and video © designboom
nylon construction as a container of transformative experiences
The yellow inflatable nest challenges town’s ordinance on public house. ‘In Niu, prohibition is prohibited’, feedback the worldwide artwork collective Penique Productions on the set up that ‘respects the liberty of others and the integrity of the work’.
The set up consists of an enormous, inflated nylon construction that’s personalized to suit the house and the theme of the competition taking over a whole room, and creating an immersive atmosphere that envelops guests in a sea of coloration. The yellow balloon is made from low-density polyethylene, with a fireproof certificates, 100% recycled and on the finish of the exercise will probably be reprocessed by Penique Productions. ‘Niu’ acts as a barrier from a number of realities serving as a container of latest transformative public experiences. Having misplaced its unique operate the location is given a brand new id.
the inflatable ephemeral set up lies contained in the semi-open atrium in Barcelona
‘We wish a clear metropolis, however a not sterilized one. We wish a metropolis that’s inclusive and never unique. We wish a metropolis to reside in, to make use of, however we additionally need to have the ability to remodel it. We need to inhabit our metropolis and we need to do it our manner’.
the short-term construction utterly occupies the void house
‘Niu’ spreads a set of large plastic sheets that blow outwards via using high-powered followers
designboom wanders contained in the inflated nylon balloon
the piece goals to revive the liberty of people to reclaim public areas and be lively and current
