Pipe cleaners, Play-Doh, LEGO and more are the stuff childhood is made of--yet clearly our love of such creative crafts does not have to end with puberty, as American artist Don Porcella demonstrates with his ridiculously amazing sculptures. I mean, if LEGO continues to live on, why not pipe cleaners?
By taking familiar objects, such as the New Balance sneakers seen above, as well as familiar activities, Don Porcella's pipe cleaner sculptures are "humorous representations of a wildly imaginative reality," according to his bio.
Pipe Cleaner Sculptures
Don Porcella Creates a Wildly Imaginative Reality With Kid-Friendly Medium
Trend Themes
1. Pipe Cleaner Art - Utilizing pipe cleaners and other childhood craft materials to create unique and whimsical sculptures and art pieces could be a disruptive innovation trend in the art world.
2. Adult Craft Kits - Creating and marketing craft kits for adults using materials such as pipe cleaners and play-doh can target a market looking for creative, stress-relieving activities.
3. Nostalgic Craft - Reviving nostalgia for childhood crafts and activities can be a trend, especially in today's fast-paced, technology-driven society.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Offering new and unique materials for artists to use, such as pipe cleaners and play-doh, can be an opportunity to disrupt the art industry.
2. Crafts - Creating a line of adult craft kits can be a disruptive innovation in the crafting industry by offering more advanced materials and projects.
3. Entertainment - Integrating nostalgic childhood crafts and activities into events as entertainment could offer a unique twist on traditional forms of entertainment.