Maico Akiba's Sekai Series Depicts Greenery on Small Souvenirs
Jordy E — March 30, 2013 — Art & Design
References: maicoakiba & mymodernmet
Maico Akiba's Sekai series depicts small green gardens on the backs and tops of miniature figures taken from the National Museum of Art and Design Tokyo's Souvenir From Tokyo shop. Inspired by the Japanese term for 'world,' he has applied the concept to his tiny projects.
Amongst the souvenirs used in Akiba's pieces are small elephants, horses, lambs, pandas and dinosaurs. A series of themes are present in each one as Akiba displayed telephone polls and images of cramped city living. In each case, the detailed scenes were made with acrylics, bringing forth bright earthy shades to followers of Akiba. Attached key chains have also been added, enabling buyers to easily tote the Sekai collection.
Amongst the souvenirs used in Akiba's pieces are small elephants, horses, lambs, pandas and dinosaurs. A series of themes are present in each one as Akiba displayed telephone polls and images of cramped city living. In each case, the detailed scenes were made with acrylics, bringing forth bright earthy shades to followers of Akiba. Attached key chains have also been added, enabling buyers to easily tote the Sekai collection.
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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2. Art Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists to promote the use of acrylics and other materials in creating miniature garden scenes as a new form of artistic expression.
3. Home Decor Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop miniature garden decor items that can be incorporated into interior design, providing customers with a unique way to bring nature indoors.
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