Monthly Archives: July 2012

Real Life Monopoly

‘Bored,’ a group of artists, used the streets of Chicago to create a real life version of Monopoly. The artists used the sidewalk blocks to create Chance and Community Chest Cards, die, hotels, and different ‘blocks’ from the actual game. Funny messages are written on the cards such as ‘Carissa, Will You Marry Me? If yes, advance one block south to nearest church.’ These messages are also changed over time to keep the game and artwork intriguing. Will ‘Bored’ recreate the entire Monopoly game throughout the city?

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Portraits Created by Photosynthesis

Science + Art = Incredible Results. Check out these large grass portraits that use the concepts of photosynthesis to create an image. Grass is greener where it gets the most intense light. British artists Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey mounted sheets of grass seeds on clay in a dark room; the shades of green in the images are directly proportional to the amount of light received. The images can last for months, but slowly fade away according to the exposure of light the grass receives. Through this artwork, the artists hope to bring awareness to various environmental issues.

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The Truth Coat

Sometimes, faux fur isn’t always faux. Every day, over 5,400 domesticated cats and dogs are killed to create this so-called ‘faux’ fur. This fur is used on items such as hats, jackets, shoes, and even animal toys; labeling these products as using faux fur. Unknowingly, retailers sell these items; so what you are buying as fake fur, could actually be the fur of a dog or cat.

The ‘Truth Coat’ was launched as a campaign to bring awareness to this hidden animal cruelty. Dog jackets were created to send the message that these ‘faux fur’ products could have been from your own furry friend. Inside the label, is a call-to-action, inviting people to make a fur-free pledge.

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