Urban Nature 2011 by Naoko Ito
on 1/4/11
New York based artist Naoko Ito has long had the foresight to understand the shift towards the 'Rurban' lifestyle as we meld our love of urban living with the rural idyl. 'Rurban ' is one of the four directions we explore in the Spring Summer 2012 'Harvest' trend report by The Trend Boutique.
Ito's installations titled 'Urban Nature' have been exhibited since 2008, and has now developed into a set of pieces comprised of tree branches and glass jars. Simple in its execution, these installations actually are a perfect reflection of the changing world around us & our shift in sensibilities.
Urban Nature 2011 by Naoko Ito
Originally from Japan, Ito has used many glass jars each filled with a segment of tree or branch, to create the illusion that the tree is somehow still growing naturally through these manufactured items. The mason jars typically used for preserving fruits etc., are both a look back to the past, and also a comment on how nature cannot be contained, despite man's best efforts.
Urban Nature 2011 by Naoko Ito
The series of art pieces are to be displayed as a solo exhibition in the soon-to-be-opened CAM Raleigh Contemporary Art Museum in North Carolina, USA. Here the concrete backdrops create an even starker feel, and make the organic elements of the work stand out more than ever.
