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Studio Roso's V&A Christmas tree

Art, Graphic Design

Posted by Creative Review, 13 December 2011, 14:47    Permalink    Comments (7)

Designed by London-based Studio Roso, the Victoria & Albert Museum's Christmas tree is made from 3.3 miles of elastic cord and stands over four metres high

A total of 1500 individual strands have been combined in groups of 10 to create the outline of a traditional Christmas Tree, according to Studio Roso. "Within these cords a number of geometric shapes are created, referencing both traditional Christmas ornaments and the crystal- line structure of snowflakes and icicles, providing a decorative garland throughout the installation."

The design was, apparently, "inspired by the intricate craft of bobbin lacing, a technique often used in traditional Christmas decorations". Studio Roso had just three weeks to build and install the tree.

The tree was built in collaboration with James Shearer of Small Projects.

Lighting: Jenni Pystynen

Build: Georgi, Els, Pierrick, Hania, Natalie, Lee and Studio Roso

 

7 Comments

Really great job. I think Studio Roso have still managed to capture the essence of christmas while going off beat. From the pictures it has a real magical charm. Sustainable too?
Corinne
2011-12-13 15:05:56

this awesome i love the creative talent,this is what i think of when i think out of the box,i wish i could've been apart of something like this!
daureena
2011-12-13 15:09:40

damn thats good
katie macgregor
2011-12-14 15:12:00

I like it.....!

Steen Schmidt Nielsen
Steen Schmdt Nielsen
2011-12-14 17:22:46

Awesome work!
superfried
2011-12-15 00:48:37

I like how the shadows inside of the tree, so beautiful! Really magical piece.
Jabradley
2011-12-15 08:20:06

While i admire the skill and design that went into creating this tree, for me it its not worthy of replacing a traditional tree. If it was not labelled a Christmas tree, would you guess thats what it was?
Alex
2011-12-15 13:45:42

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