With eyes wide and teeth bared, these yarn-bombed benches seem a little agitated that they're missing out on a great view of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge behind them. Despite this, the benches are situated in a prime location, right out front of the San Francisco Ferry Building and now, they totally make the other benches around them seem really tired, old and boring.
One of the yarn-bombed benches is green and slightly frog like, but both of the unusual knit monsters striped arms and feet like a duck's that makes them whimsical and imaginative creatures.
The fun bench cozies were created by the very talented knitters Lorna and Jill Watts for an episode of CCTV America that's coming soon.
Monstrously Yarn-Bombed Benches
Jill and Lorna Watts Yarn-Bombed Boring Benches in San Francisco
Trend Themes
1. Yarn Bombing as Public Art - Opportunity for local businesses and artists to collaborate and create unique installations that attract tourists and community engagement.
2. Whimsical and Imaginative Public Spaces - Opportunity for landscape architects and designers to incorporate creative public art installations that add a unique twist and spark interest in the surrounding community.
3. Handcrafting as Modern Art Form - Opportunity for craft makers to shift perception and elevate hand-made items from traditional crafts to modern art pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Tourism industry can leverage the trend of yarn-bombing and unique public art installations to drive foot traffic and enhance the overall visual appeal of destinations.
2. Public Art and Design - Public art and design professionals can leverage the trend of whimsical and imaginative public spaces to create unique and compelling public spaces to drive engagement and enthusiasm in the surrounding community.
3. Handicrafts and Artisanal Goods - Artisanal goods industry can leverage the trend of handcrafting as modern art form to capitalize on the growing demand for handmade and one-of-a-kind products.