Notice-Forest by Yuken Teruya, a Japanese artist based in New York City, is a series of shopping bags that have been converted into enchanting dioramas. Known for his creative whimsical paper cutouts using toilet paper rolls and fast food packaging, this are just as imaginative. Focusing mainly on luxury gift bags, he also forces people to consider their actions before succumbing to consumer actions.
Recently shown at Pippy Houldsworth, Notice-Forest by Yuken Teruya involve the bags being placed on their sides with the trees growing within. The result is visually stunning, especially when light trickles in from above. The bags look like scenes straight out of a pop up fairy tale book.
Tree-Cut Shopping Bags
Notice-Forest by Yuken Teruya are Enchanting Consumer Dioramas
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Dioramas - Opportunity for brands to repurpose packaging materials and transform them into captivating dioramas.
2. Consumer Consciousness - Companies can use artful displays like Yuken Teruya's shopping bag dioramas to encourage consumers to think about their actions before making purchases.
3. Sustainable Art Installations - Growing trend of creating visually stunning art installations by using recycled or eco-friendly materials.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Packaging - Innovative brands can explore using packaging as a canvas for artistic displays, enhancing customer experience.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can find inspiration in repurposing everyday objects to create thought-provoking installations like Yuken Teruya's dioramas.
3. Environmental Awareness - Opportunity for organizations promoting sustainability and eco-friendly practices to collaborate with artists or use environmental art to raise awareness.