These Stackable Skeleton Coffee Mugs are a Literal Play on Their Composition
Amelia Roblin — September 8, 2012 — Art & Design
References: farfetch & notcot.org
As you may have guessed, these Stackable Skeleton Coffee Mugs are made from bone China. Their decoration has thus become a clever literal play on the materiality of the compact cups.
There are four drinking vessels in the eccentric collection, each with a different section of the human form printed onto its side. As separates, the teacups display snippets of visual intrigue through the dark crosshatching on the otherwise pristine white surfaces. You can tell what each depicts, but the whole picture is much clearer when the coffee cups are assembled into a pillar in a particular order.
Phoebe Richardson's modern and minimalist morbid art is suddenly very discernible as a complete sketch of bone-based anatomy. The Stackable Skeleton Coffee Mugs make a contemporary, iconic and whimsical addition to a lifeless kitchen cupboard.
There are four drinking vessels in the eccentric collection, each with a different section of the human form printed onto its side. As separates, the teacups display snippets of visual intrigue through the dark crosshatching on the otherwise pristine white surfaces. You can tell what each depicts, but the whole picture is much clearer when the coffee cups are assembled into a pillar in a particular order.
Phoebe Richardson's modern and minimalist morbid art is suddenly very discernible as a complete sketch of bone-based anatomy. The Stackable Skeleton Coffee Mugs make a contemporary, iconic and whimsical addition to a lifeless kitchen cupboard.
Trend Themes
1. Stackable Skeleton Coffee Mugs - An innovative design trend that combines functionality with a morbid aesthetic, creating unique coffee mugs that can be stacked to form a complete skeleton.
2. Literal Play on Composition - A trend where designers create products that creatively incorporate the material they are made from into their design, adding a clever and visually interesting element.
3. Minimalist Morbid Art - An emerging trend in art where artists combine minimalism with morbid imagery, creating captivating and unconventional artworks.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore opportunities in creating unique and unconventional kitchenware designs that add a touch of creativity and personality to households.
2. Design and Manufacturing - The design and manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of incorporating materiality into product designs to create innovative and visually appealing products that stand out in the market.
3. Art and Culture - The art and culture industry can explore the emerging trend of minimalist morbid art to showcase unconventional and thought-provoking artworks that challenge traditional artistic norms.
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