Going Like Sixty — May 24, 2007 — Art & Design
References: stuarthaygarth
Literally picture Grandma's glassware in a different light: A British designer has done what we all wish we could do by taking cheap flea market junk and inexpensive materials to make expensive art. He took four collections of amber, green, purple, and clear flea market glassware and put them in a lightbox.
He's marketing them for $7,800 to $13,000
Implications - Aside from canvas paintings and sculptures, artists are always looking for something fresh, which is why graffiti has become popular since it's a modern technique that has recently entered the mainstream. By thinking outside the box, artists can attract a wider audience of those craving new, imaginative designs that are more unique than their formalists.
He's marketing them for $7,800 to $13,000
Implications - Aside from canvas paintings and sculptures, artists are always looking for something fresh, which is why graffiti has become popular since it's a modern technique that has recently entered the mainstream. By thinking outside the box, artists can attract a wider audience of those craving new, imaginative designs that are more unique than their formalists.
Trend Themes
1. Glassware as Art - Transforming inexpensive flea market glassware into valuable art through creative design and presentation.
2. Using Lightboxes in Art - Incorporating lightboxes as a medium in art to enhance the visual impact and create a unique experience.
3. Embracing Alternative Art Materials - Exploring unconventional materials, like flea market glassware, to create innovative and distinctive artwork.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunities for artists to disrupt the traditional art market by transforming everyday objects into valuable and desirable art pieces.
2. Home Decor - Innovation potential for home decor industry by repurposing affordable items, such as flea market glassware, into high-end artistic installations.
3. Lighting Design - Opportunities for lighting designers to incorporate lightboxes in their creations, providing a new way to enhance the visual appeal of spaces and artworks.
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