The Pop Up Studio Pothole Contest Invites Locals to be Imaginative
Meghan Young — May 12, 2014 — Art & Design
References: potholepopup & neatorama
Potholes are something that often results in bad days and frustrated tweets, but the Pop Up Studio Pothole contest hopes to change such negative outlooks. The art company, which is based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, invites locals to use their imaginations by repurposing these damaged parts into something more positive. So far, participants have not failed in doing so.
One of the Pop Up Studio Pothole contest entries involves an impromptu beer cooler complete with beer while another one turns it into a cute dioramic scene involving few Barbies and Ken. Of course, the toilet seat installation is so far the most appropriate one, albeit not necessarily positive but certainly cathartic.
The Pop Up Studio Pothole contest ends on May 15. The winner of which receives four new tires and a wheel alignment from a local tire shop.
One of the Pop Up Studio Pothole contest entries involves an impromptu beer cooler complete with beer while another one turns it into a cute dioramic scene involving few Barbies and Ken. Of course, the toilet seat installation is so far the most appropriate one, albeit not necessarily positive but certainly cathartic.
The Pop Up Studio Pothole contest ends on May 15. The winner of which receives four new tires and a wheel alignment from a local tire shop.
Trend Themes
1. Pothole Art - The trend of repurposing damaged potholes into creative art installations creates unique opportunities for artists and local communities.
2. Community Engagement - Encouraging locals to participate in events like the Pop Up Studio Pothole contest fosters community engagement and empowers individuals to transform negative experiences into positive ones.
3. Artistic Activism - Using art as a form of activism, like turning potholes into art installations, presents disruptive innovation opportunities to challenge conventional thinking and provoke discussion about infrastructure issues.
Industry Implications
1. Art & Design - The art and design industry can leverage the trend of pothole art to showcase the creativity and talent of artists while also highlighting societal issues related to infrastructure.
2. Local Tire Shops - Local tire shops have an opportunity to collaborate with events like the Pop Up Studio Pothole contest to promote their services and establish connections with the community.
3. Community Development - Community development organizations can use the concept of turning potholes into art as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization and public space improvement initiatives.
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