BNAG's Handcrafted Ceramics Address Negative Body Images
Kalin Ned — February 11, 2019 — Art & Design
The message of accepting one's flaws has been of interest to the creative community for quite some time now and the confidence-promoting tradition lives on through these handcrafted ceramics by German design studio BNAG. The objects boast an uneven aesthetic that is meant to equate the irregularities of the handmade objects with the flaws of the individual human body. From a terracotta nipple clock and a tooth-shaped plant pot to ear-inspired plates and foot-informed vases, BNAG's collection "is a tribute to the beauty and diversity of the human body."
The handcrafted ceramics are glazed and colored in a number of different skin-tone nuances to signify diversity. Dubbed 'Body Buddies' the collection is undoubtedly quite interesting and bound to attract a variety of demographics.
The handcrafted ceramics are glazed and colored in a number of different skin-tone nuances to signify diversity. Dubbed 'Body Buddies' the collection is undoubtedly quite interesting and bound to attract a variety of demographics.
Trend Themes
1. Flaw-celebrating Ceramics - The rise of imperfect, body-positive ceramics that celebrate uniqueness and diversity presents an opportunity for artisanal ceramic makers to create similar collections.
2. Skin-tone Nuanced Ceramics - The introduction of skin-tone nuanced ceramics inspires opportunities for designers and crafters to create inclusive home goods and decor items.
3. Earthenware Planters - Incorporating body-inspired shapes like teeth and feet into earthenware planters provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to introduce creative and playful pieces into the gardening and houseplant industries.
Industry Implications
1. Ceramics Industry - As the popularity of unconventional ceramic collections grows, there is a chance for ceramic studios and manufacturers to respond with their own unique body-positive lines.
2. Home Goods Industry - Home goods such as tableware, decor, and planters can become more inclusive with the incorporation of nuanced, body-inspired shapes across a variety of colors.
3. Gardening Industry - Body-inspired planters offer a disruptive opportunity for businesses to provide playful and unique garden accessories to plant lovers everywhere.
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