Kim Songhe Turns Disney Toys into Soft and Cuddly Lighting Fixtures
Peter Vallas — May 12, 2011 — Life-Stages
References: kimsonghe & junk-culture
Korean designer Kim Songhe specializes in creating lighting fixtures. Her portfolio includes chandeliers, wall lamps and even Christmas trees. Her works match her personality and interests and it is easy to see exactly what those are.
Her latest chandelier artworks are something you wouldn't immediately consider things to put in a formal dining room. In these one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures, Kim Songhe attaches old plush figurines she has collected throughout the years. Many of the plush dolls are Disney characters, Trolls and a few other cuddle companions.
Most of the chandelier frames that Kim Songhe uses are old and found in the garbage. Adding the plush toys was her way of breathing a new light into an otherwise old chandelier.
Her latest chandelier artworks are something you wouldn't immediately consider things to put in a formal dining room. In these one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures, Kim Songhe attaches old plush figurines she has collected throughout the years. Many of the plush dolls are Disney characters, Trolls and a few other cuddle companions.
Most of the chandelier frames that Kim Songhe uses are old and found in the garbage. Adding the plush toys was her way of breathing a new light into an otherwise old chandelier.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Plush Toys - Kim Songhe's innovative chandeliers made of old plush toys demonstrate the potential for upcycling in the lighting industry.
2. Personalized Lighting Fixtures - Kim Songhe's chandeliers showcase the potential for personalized lighting fixtures using sentimental objects.
3. Nostalgic Design - Kim Songhe taps into the growing trend of nostalgia in design with her chandeliers made of beloved old plush toys.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - The lighting industry could benefit from upcycling and personalized fixtures, such as those created by Kim Songhe.
2. Home Decor - Kim Songhe's chandeliers speak to the growing trend in home decor for unique and personalized design elements.
3. Sustainability - Kim Songhe's chandeliers serve as an innovative example of upcycling and the potential for sustainability in design and manufacturing.
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