Alex Covert — January 6, 2008 — Art & Design
References: wisconsinart.org & coolbuzz.org
Hardcore chopper design has overflowed from the world of motorcycling and into the kitchen. These Chopper-Motorcycle-Inspired-Pizza-Cutters were designed by artist Frankie Flood. The different styles are named Mantis, Psycho Pizza Cadillac, Easy Rider, Pizza for Life and Phatboy.
The Museum of Wisconsin Art notes, "Currently teaching at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Frankie Flood of Whitefish Bay blends art and industry in his work opening August 1, 2007 in the Museum of Wisconsin Art's One from Wisconsin Gallery. Utilizing the industrial processes of machining, stamping, anodizing and powder coating with a flair for redesigning everyday objects, he shows that even the most utilitarian object has strong artistic value. His exhibition of fanciful pizza cutters, one titled “Easy Rider,†both amuses and provokes."
The Museum of Wisconsin Art notes, "Currently teaching at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Frankie Flood of Whitefish Bay blends art and industry in his work opening August 1, 2007 in the Museum of Wisconsin Art's One from Wisconsin Gallery. Utilizing the industrial processes of machining, stamping, anodizing and powder coating with a flair for redesigning everyday objects, he shows that even the most utilitarian object has strong artistic value. His exhibition of fanciful pizza cutters, one titled “Easy Rider,†both amuses and provokes."
Trend Themes
1. Chopper-motorcycle-inspired-pizza-cutters - Opportunity for creating innovative kitchen tools inspired by chopper motorcycle designs.
2. Blending Art and Industry - Disruptive opportunity to combine artistic value with industrial processes for everyday objects.
3. Redesigning Everyday Objects - Potential for artistic redesign of utilitarian objects to add value and appeal.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware - Opportunity to develop unique and stylish kitchen tools inspired by popular designs.
2. Manufacturing - Innovative methods of incorporating design and artistic value into industrial processes.
3. Art and Design - Integration of art and industry for creating visually appealing and functional objects.
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