Becoming fully immersed in one single colour? Now that would be a rather extraordinary, surreal experience. London-based artist Davide D’Elia brings the dream to life in his “Antivegetativa” installation at Ex Elettrofonica gallery in Rome. The gallery interior is transformed into a ship hull, dramatically immersed in Tiffany Blue. Davide used ‘anti-fouling’ paint, a specialized coating applied to the hull of ships to slow the growth of harmful organisms. I particularly love his use of old paintings. Vintage portraits, landscapes and sea scenes were found in Rome junkyards, flea markets and antique shops and then placed throughout the space. That detail, and the way the heavy turquoise cuts right across the canvas, really makes the experience feel deeply immersive. Hmm, I’m getting some home decor ideas…
(images via davide d’elia; spotted on designboom)