Tangled Paths
Recycled Artistic Installation for Yonge + St. Clair
Tangled Paths is a recycled art installation that captures the dynamism and interconnectedness of urban life. Presented at the Design To Festival, it is one of seven large scale lobby displays, offering visitors a contemplative pause amidst the bustling cityscape. Constructed with 90 percent recycled materials, the piece underscores sustainability in urban design while immersing audiences in a multi dimensional experience. The installation fosters engagement through innovative public art, aligning with the festival's celebration of creativity and design.
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Unique Properties
'Tangled Paths' is a striking art installation that embodies urban life's movement, energy, and complexity. As part of the Design TO Festival, this piece is one of seven large-scale installations showcased in high-rise office lobbies, offering a moment of reflection within the fast-paced cityscape. Constructed using 90% recycled materials, 'Tangled Paths' highlights sustainability in urban evolution while engaging audiences in an immersive visual experience.
Tags
Art installation, Visual arts, Recycled installation, Urban art, Cardboard
Production Technology
The recycled project statistics: Cardboard sheets - 80 Egg cartons - 250 Hot glue sticks - 800 Wood glue (L) - 5 Acrylic paint (L) - 6 Plus, 3 steel threaded rods, 16 steel nuts, 8 steel washers
Design Challenge
The most challenging aspect of this project was developing a method to create large cardboard frames (measuring 3 meters by 3 meters) that could maintain their shape without breaking while supporting and intertwining with one another. The frames were constructed from lightweight, recycled materials such as cardboard, boxes, and egg cartons, and were joined together using glue.
Project Duration
The project started in October 2024, finished in January 2025 in Toronto, and was exhibited at the Design TO Festival from January to February 2025.
Operation Flow
The installation 'Tangled Paths' is a recycled sculptural, color-rich object designed to serve as the focal point in the business center's lobby. It's large scale draws attention, allowing people to view the piece from every angle and, if they wish, even pass through it.
Research
The research focused on ecological art, aiming to promote environmental awareness through recycled material installations. Objectives included exploring sustainability in design and raising ecological consciousness. Methods involved studying environmental data, analyzing artistic trends, and testing material durability. Tools included recycled materials and prototyping techniques. Participants were artists and environmental experts. Results revealed increased audience engagement with eco-conscious themes, showcasing design's potential to influence sustainability and inspire social responsibility.
Inspiration
'Tangled Paths' encapsulates the chaotic beauty of life in a bustling metropolis like Toronto, where millions of individuals cross paths daily, intertwining their journeys in a dynamic web of human experience. Conceived and led by Nargiza, the installation’s creative vision takes shape through twisting and interwoven colour structures that symbolize the unseen yet profound connections between people – moments of collaboration, learning, and growth that define the city’s ever-evolving identity.
Image Credits
Image #1 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics Image #2 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics Image #3 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics Image #4 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics Image #5 - Photographer Maksim Zinchuk, NUMZ Graphics
Project Overview
Tangled Paths Recycled Artistic Installation has been a Iron winner in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Nargiza Usmanova was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Tangled Paths Recycled Artistic Installation .
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