Wall – Weekly Photo Challange
In Denmark, a wall spoke to the world, and the world spoke on the wall!
2000 wooden boards were used to create an interesting visual barrier, around a construction zone, in the center of the city. The purpose was to create an interactive pixel screen that could be personalized, by each member of the public, in an artistic way.
The so called “Happy Wall” is made up of colored recycled card that would change colour by reversing the card. One could then leave one’s mark, on the wall, using statements or words, even a personal message. Or you could simply create a pattern using color.
The only limit was one’s imagination
How many scaffolds can claim to raise awareness of public issues, and boast they they are recycling materials, adding to public awareness and creating a public interactive art installation? Add the social media aspect of the Happy Wall, and art has meshed with technology!**
The wall was the concept of Thomas Dambo, who used materials from the 2013 Roskilde Music festival in a creative way. His artwork is amazing!!!!
Something really inspirational to ponder about.
**Postscript: The Wall will be there until around April 2015
How cool, and what a great choice! Is the wall still there?
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I am not sure Tina. IT was a large construction behind the “wall” so I suppose it might still be there if the construction is not finished. I will investigate.
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Reminds me of the linking of locks to the fence, I believe it was in France. Art created by the unexpected artist will always hold significant value. It holds more than a personal view, it holds hands to others throughout our world.
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I have also seen the locks in Austria and also a few in Melbourne, Australia. I like that you describe it as an art created by the unexpected artist…. Well said.
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Amazing. Good to recycle. Think they must do it here in Wellington too!
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I think it would be fun. Contact him and ask Sandra to ask council to do it!!!
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Great idea, see what I can do
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It would also be a great idea for Christchurch, whilst they re-build!
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Yes, I agree.
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very interesting wall and feel alike shared art!
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A fantastic concept for sure. I read that there is one in Las Vegas now as well.
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oh really – how cool.
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Such a cool concept.
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I really think it is wonderful, Cocoa.
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That is amazing! Thanks for sharing
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Thanks so much. it was very special.
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That’s an amazing wall! I really like it. Very creative and impressive. Thanks for sharing it.
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My pleasure, Lucile. I am happy you like it as much as I do
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What an awesome idea! Scaffolding is usually quite boring and I’m thinking more construction companies can probably think of using this on their sites. Thanks for sharing; loved the concept and the interesting narrative 🙂
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Thank you Gale, and I am glad you think like I do. That is would be quite simple to do and much more interesting for the public. The company could also use this as a marketing tool, but it would be the first advertisement that is fun. Thanks for visiting me here.
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You are very welcome; I’ll visit again soon 🙂
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Yes a happy and interactive family:)
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This is a cool post. It makes you wonder if they could have used the wall as part of a social experiment.
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I think you should ask Thomas Dambo that question. The way could have spawned lots of ideas and projects. Thanks for your comment. 🙂
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Thank you for the pingback!
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Cool. Resourcefulness made up everything we see here.
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Thank you, Jason. I am in total agreement with you and think it is quite remarkable!
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A fantastic idea – to use recycled card and give both local people and visitors a way of personalising it. I can imagime people walking along, looking at all the different things people have drawn or read. It’s also very attractive. I imagine they’ll pull it down once the work has finished – if they haven’t already done so.
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