Oversized silicone women are the theme of Colin Christian's art, which is self described as "futuristic sexy optimistic." The voluptuous creations are a representation of pop culture and sexuality in bare elements (no pun intended).
The silicone women feature large eyes and smooth curves, and are between five and 20 feet tall. The artist's future aspirations? A line of furniture based on pollen and undersea life.
Implications - While there is a presence of waif-thin models on many of the catwalks that exist today, men and women within mass culture appreciate an embrace of a more realistic body image. Companies should continue to utilize more life-like models with realistic curves in order to better appeal to everyday men and women.
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Colin Christian Creates Surreal Sculptures of Silicone Ladies
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Body Image - Opportunity for companies to utilize more life-like models with realistic curves.
2. Futuristic Art - Chance for artists to explore oversized and unconventional sculptures using innovative materials like silicone.
3. Nature-inspired Furniture - Potential for creating furniture designs based on concepts from nature, such as pollen and undersea life.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion companies can incorporate more realistic body types in their marketing campaigns and runway shows.
2. Art - Artists can experiment with larger sculptures using unconventional materials like silicone to create unique and futuristic art pieces.
3. Furniture - Furniture designers can draw inspiration from nature to create innovative and nature-inspired furniture pieces.