Tangled Paths Recycled Artistic Installation by Nargiza Usmanova |
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| DESIGN NAME: Tangled Paths PRIMARY FUNCTION: Recycled Artistic Installation INSPIRATION: 'Tangled Paths' encapsulates the chaotic beauty of life in a bustling metropolis like Toronto, where millions of individuals cross paths daily, intertwining their journeys in a dynamic web of human experience. Conceived and led by Nargiza, the installation’s creative vision takes shape through twisting and interwoven colour structures that symbolize the unseen yet profound connections between people – moments of collaboration, learning, and growth that define the city’s ever-evolving identity. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 'Tangled Paths' is a striking art installation that embodies urban life's movement, energy, and complexity. As part of the Design TO Festival, this piece is one of seven large-scale installations showcased in high-rise office lobbies, offering a moment of reflection within the fast-paced cityscape. Constructed using 90% recycled materials, 'Tangled Paths' highlights sustainability in urban evolution while engaging audiences in an immersive visual experience. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The installation 'Tangled Paths' is a recycled sculptural, color-rich object designed to serve as the focal point in the business center's lobby. It's large scale draws attention, allowing people to view the piece from every angle and, if they wish, even pass through it. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in October 2024, finished in January 2025 in Toronto, and was exhibited at the Design TO Festival from January to February 2025. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Fine Arts and Art Installation Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The recycled project statistics: Cardboard sheets - 80 Egg cartons - 250 Hot glue sticks - 800 Wood glue (L) - 5 Acrylic paint (L) - 6 Plus, 3 steel threaded rods, 16 steel nuts, 8 steel washers SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Width 3 m x Depth 3 m x Height 3 m TAGS: Art installation, Visual arts, Recycled installation, Urban art, Cardboard RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The research focused on ecological art, aiming to promote environmental awareness through recycled material installations. Objectives included exploring sustainability in design and raising ecological consciousness. Methods involved studying environmental data, analyzing artistic trends, and testing material durability. Tools included recycled materials and prototyping techniques. Participants were artists and environmental experts. Results revealed increased audience engagement with eco-conscious themes, showcasing design's potential to influence sustainability and inspire social responsibility. CHALLENGE: The most challenging aspect of this project was developing a method to create large cardboard frames (measuring 3 meters by 3 meters) that could maintain their shape without breaking while supporting and intertwining with one another. The frames were constructed from lightweight, recycled materials such as cardboard, boxes, and egg cartons, and were joined together using glue. ADDED DATE: 2025-02-26 00:15:52 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics Image #2 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics Image #3 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics Image #4 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics Image #5 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights belong to Nargiza Usmanova, 2025 |
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NAME: Yonge + St. Clair PROFILE: Yonge + St. Clair is the beating heart of midtown Toronto, where culture and commerce combine for an emerging lifestyle destination unlike any other. |
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Tangled Paths Recycled Artistic Installation by Nargiza Usmanova is Winner in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Nargiza Usmanova for design Tangled Paths here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Nargiza Usmanova. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Nargiza Usmanova. |
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