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CANADA -- /ARCHITECTURE/newswire -- Oct 20, 2024
Toronto-based artist Nargiza Usmanova has been honored with the Iron A' Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Award 2025 for "Tangled Paths," a large-scale recycled installation exhibited at the Design TO Festival from January to February 2025, celebrating the interconnectedness and sustainability of urban life through immersive, eco-conscious art.
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Nargiza Usmanova's "Tangled Paths" has been recognized with the prestigious Iron A' Design Award in the Fine Arts and Art Installation category for 2025, highlighting its innovative approach to public art and sustainability. Displayed in a bustling Toronto high-rise lobby as part of the Design TO Festival, the installation invites visitors to reflect on the dynamic, interconnected nature of city life. Through a vibrant, color-rich structure composed of 90% recycled materials-including cardboard, egg cartons, and steel hardware-Usmanova's work transforms discarded objects into a visually striking symbol of urban collaboration and growth.
Measuring three meters in every dimension, "Tangled Paths" stands as one of seven large-scale installations curated for the festival, offering a contemplative pause amid the city's fast-paced environment. The piece's twisting forms and immersive scale encourage viewers to engage from all angles, even allowing them to pass through the artwork, physically experiencing the metaphorical crossings and connections that define metropolitan existence. The installation's design and construction presented significant technical challenges, particularly in engineering lightweight yet robust frames from recycled materials, a feat achieved through careful prototyping and collaboration with environmental experts.
The project's realization was rooted in extensive research on ecological art and sustainable design, aiming to raise environmental awareness and foster social responsibility. Audience engagement with "Tangled Paths" has demonstrated the power of eco-conscious art to inspire dialogue and reflection on sustainability within urban communities. By integrating artistic innovation with environmental stewardship, Usmanova's installation not only beautifies public space but also underscores the vital role of design in shaping a more connected and responsible future.
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CANADA -- /ARCHITECTURE/newswire -- Jul 03, 2022
Global Vision at Nuit Blanche is a monumental eye-shaped light installation that embodies the theme of immigration from Europe and Asia to North America. The installation allows people to walk through a colorful labyrinth that sheds light on the challenges of immigration. The structure's colors constantly alter, symbolizing the changes that immigrants face in a new environment. When viewed from above, a giant eye is formed by the intersection of two semicircles which represent the East and West hemispheres on Earth. The project started in August 2022 in Toronto and finished in September 2022, and was exhibited in North York (Toronto) for one night 1-2 October 2022.
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Professional Lighting ProjectsCANADA -- /ARCHITECTURE/newswire -- Nov 05, 2023
The Lighting Tunnel Exhibition Booth by Nargiza Usmanova, designed for GVA Lighting, captivated audiences at Light22 in London, UK, in November 2022, showcasing innovative architectural lighting in a vibrant, immersive setting.
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