Video: Unbearable fragility of being - people under glass
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Imagine that all glass has disappeared from our life. The picture is unreal and not comfortable. It is impossible to believe that glass is relatively new. Current trends are such that it is quite possible that soon we will find ourselves in a completely transparent world. Why do designers love such a fragile, uncomfortable and unreliable material? Probably, for the fact that glass ennobles the space, for the fact that it reflects light and obediently incarnates in any form - from the simplest to the most graceful and airy.
It is difficult to draw a line between household items and installations, in fact, some objects are both at the same time. Let's take a look at the world of glass breaking and try to solve all the mysteries of this amazing man-made material.
It is hard to imagine where one can come across such a bridge, but the creators of the installation managed to show the power and majesty of the material, indeed - glass is so similar to ice, and just as cold and sharp.
The see-through house is probably for crystal-clear people who don't have skeletons in their closets. Although even skeletons in a glass cabinet would look like a stylish installation. Although glass does not retain heat at all, thanks to modern technology, the home is warm and livable.
So that there is a complete illusion that people living in transparent houses are floating in the air, just such an invisible sofa will do.
Two materials so different in nature, like wood and glass. But in this installation by acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly, the glass looks very warm and delicate. This elven glass bonfire is not as hot as the real one, but it is also very beautiful.
Glass dress - the sculpture is simply dazzling. And although this is a museum piece, many women would like to keep such a miracle in their glass cabinet.
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