Sewnews by Lauren DiCiocci Reinterprets Newspapers via Embroidery
Meghan Young — May 25, 2010 — Pop Culture
References: laurendicioccio & todayandtomorrow.net
As a child I vividly remember my mother painstakingly embroidering traditional creations that would eventually collect dust in the attic. If her embroidery had been anything like Sewnews by Lauren DiCiocci, however, that surely would not have been the case.
Inspired by interesting objects, Sewnews by Lauren DiCiocci focuses particularly on the medium of newspapers. According to the artist herself, "the tedious handiwork and obsessive care I employ to create my work aims to remind the viewer of these simple but intimate pieces of everyday life and to provoke a pang of nostalgia for the familiar physicality of these objects."
Inspired by interesting objects, Sewnews by Lauren DiCiocci focuses particularly on the medium of newspapers. According to the artist herself, "the tedious handiwork and obsessive care I employ to create my work aims to remind the viewer of these simple but intimate pieces of everyday life and to provoke a pang of nostalgia for the familiar physicality of these objects."
Trend Themes
1. Embroidered News - Sewnews by Lauren DiCiocci has created a trend of reinterpreting newspapers via embroidery.
2. Handiwork Art - The trend towards handiwork art is showcased through the tedious and obsessive care employed by Lauren DiCiocci.
3. Nostalgia Art - Sewnews by Lauren DiCiocci taps into a trend of creating art that provokes a pang of nostalgia for familiar physical objects.
Industry Implications
1. Media and News - The media industry has the opportunity to collaborate with artists to create unique renditions of print and digital content.
2. Craft and DIY - The DIY industry can further embrace handiwork art trends and challenge consumers to create interactive art pieces with traditional media and materials.
3. Home Decor - Home decor companies can integrate nostalgia art trends to create unique pieces for buyers that remind them of everyday items from their past.
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