Kent Rogowski's Bears
Cowbag — August 17, 2008 — Art & Design
References: bearsthebook & neatorama
These inside out teddy bears are cute, and slightly scary. The teddy bears come from a book from Kent Rogowski simply entitled “Bears”.
The book features photographs of stuffed bears that have been turned inside out. For such a simple concept the results are brilliant. It really makes me want to try it but I fear my attempts would look rubbish and I don't want to kill a teddy bear.
Here are two of the best comments from his website:
"If I were a stuffed bear that got turned inside out, I would want my ears too. What are we to make of this pack (?) of bears living in a seamless silence? Each member of this strange mute toyscape is odd and mysterious and seems terribly vulnerable."
- WM Hunt, Art dealer, ageless
"You're a monster. Maybe you should be turned out..."
- Anonymous
The book features photographs of stuffed bears that have been turned inside out. For such a simple concept the results are brilliant. It really makes me want to try it but I fear my attempts would look rubbish and I don't want to kill a teddy bear.
Here are two of the best comments from his website:
"If I were a stuffed bear that got turned inside out, I would want my ears too. What are we to make of this pack (?) of bears living in a seamless silence? Each member of this strange mute toyscape is odd and mysterious and seems terribly vulnerable."
- WM Hunt, Art dealer, ageless
"You're a monster. Maybe you should be turned out..."
- Anonymous
Trend Themes
1. Inside-out Toys - Developing toys which might be turned inside-out and feature variable features can provide a unique, interactive, and creative experience to the users.
2. Redefining Cuties - Finding ways to turn traditional toys such as teddy bears into something that is cute yet eerie can provide a new dimension to the user's experience with stuffed animals.
3. Artistic Manipulation of Traditional Forms - Using artistic techniques to manipulate traditional toy forms can offer a different perspective and appreciation for art, design, and aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toymakers can benefit from developing inside-out toys that offer a new level of creativity and interaction to their customers.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can use Kent Rogowski's concept to manipulate and create strange yet beautiful forms that can bring diversity and innovation in art.
3. Psychology of Toys - Researchers can examine the emotional responses and feelings of individuals playing with inside-out stuffed animals, which can provide insights about the human psyche and attachment to toys.
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