The Pothole Gardener Spruces up London's Pockmarked Streets
Vasiliki Marapas — November 14, 2014 — Art & Design
References: uniqlo & itsnicethat
To introduce the Uniqlo HEATTECH collection, the brand has partnered with creative types who showcase their skills in the urban context. One such "creative type" is Steve Wheen, otherwise known as the Pothole Gardener.
Wheen brightens up the city streets of London with miniature garden installations. Though London is a dynamic metropolis, it can get very dreary and grey during the colder months. Wheen's mini-gardens add a dash of warmth and color. He explains, "I love the reaction on people's faces when they stumble across my little gardens. At first it’s a puzzled look, and then it’s a smile."
Wheen doesn't let the weather stop him from enjoying his city, and we're extremely grateful about that!
Wheen brightens up the city streets of London with miniature garden installations. Though London is a dynamic metropolis, it can get very dreary and grey during the colder months. Wheen's mini-gardens add a dash of warmth and color. He explains, "I love the reaction on people's faces when they stumble across my little gardens. At first it’s a puzzled look, and then it’s a smile."
Wheen doesn't let the weather stop him from enjoying his city, and we're extremely grateful about that!
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Garden Installations - Creating miniature garden installations in urban environments to bring warmth and color to dreary city streets.
2. Creative Urban Context - Partnering with creative types to showcase their skills in the urban context, such as the Pothole Gardener brightening up London's streets.
3. Reactionary Landscaping - Surprising people with unexpected mini-gardens in urban spaces, eliciting puzzled looks and smiles.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Beautification - The urban beautification industry can explore opportunities to create miniature garden installations to enhance the aesthetic appeal of city streets.
2. Outdoor Advertising - The outdoor advertising industry can incorporate mini-gardens as a unique and attention-grabbing way to promote brands and products.
3. Tourism and City Branding - The tourism and city branding industry can leverage miniature garden installations as a distinctive feature to attract visitors and create a positive city image.
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