I can't help but thoroughly enjoy Roula Partheniou's art work as well as her sense of creativity and humor. Taking mundane objects and creating them into something extraordinary, she has a gift that few can boast or even bolster.
Based in Toronto, Roula Partheniou focuses on material and form without losing sight of her sense of logic and play. Her latest, and second, solo exhibition 'Never Odd or Even' shows that this is exactly the case. Browse through the gallery above to see Roula Partheniou's eerily familiar objects.
Everyday Item Sculptures
Roula Partheniou Creates Quirky Art Out of the Mundane
Trend Themes
1. Everyday Object Art - The trend of creating art using ordinary objects has room for disruptive innovation in the art and design industries, as artists and designers experiment with new materials and creative objects to express concepts.
2. Upcycling - Upcycling and repurposing common objects into works of art or functional items is a trend that presents economic and environmental opportunities for industries such as interior design and fashion.
3. Playful Aesthetics - The trend towards engaging, humorous and playful art and design that gives mundane objects a new interpretation creates disruptive innovation opportunities in both entertainment and product design industries.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Roula Partheniou's art exhibit illustrates that the trend of creating art out of everyday objects will continue to grow and disrupt the art industry's traditional practices.
2. Design - The trend of using everyday objects to create functional and beautiful design pieces opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in industrial and interior design industries.
3. Fashion - Upcycling and repurposing everyday objects into fashion attire presents innovative opportunities for sustainable fashion designers, disrupting the traditional fashion industry's practices.