Miss Pokeno Taxidermy
Cowbag — August 19, 2008 — Art & Design
References: property.timesonline
It really concerns me that taxidermy appears to be coming back in fashion - and nothing is a better indication of that than this Miss Pokeno furniture collection.
One of the leaders in this field is vegetarian Alannah Currie, (yes from the 1980s pop group Thompson Twins). Alannah has reinvented herself as an upholsterer whose pieces appear under the name Miss Pokeno.
She revamps vintage pieces by incorporating taxidermy in the parts of furniture you normally wouldn’t look at twice at. Visually, there is no questioning the fact it makes a very strong statement, but ethically, it just turns my stomach. It would be a really interesting top of conversation for a dinner party, but would you really want to fill your home with dead animals? Nope, me neither.
One of the leaders in this field is vegetarian Alannah Currie, (yes from the 1980s pop group Thompson Twins). Alannah has reinvented herself as an upholsterer whose pieces appear under the name Miss Pokeno.
She revamps vintage pieces by incorporating taxidermy in the parts of furniture you normally wouldn’t look at twice at. Visually, there is no questioning the fact it makes a very strong statement, but ethically, it just turns my stomach. It would be a really interesting top of conversation for a dinner party, but would you really want to fill your home with dead animals? Nope, me neither.
Trend Themes
1. Ethical Taxidermy - There is a trend for taxidermy that is ethically sourced and produced, creating opportunities for innovative businesses in this space.
2. Vintage Upcycling - The trend for upcycling vintage furniture pieces creates opportunities for creative businesses who incorporate unconventional materials and designs.
3. Statement Furniture - The trend for statement furniture pieces that push the boundaries of convention and traditional design creates opportunities for businesses that cater to the avant-garde market.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Taxidermy - The taxidermy industry could transform by adopting sustainable and ethical practices and materials, appealing to consumers who want eco-conscious products.
2. Upcycling Design - The furniture industry could evolve by embracing the trend for upcycling and integrating unconventional materials and designs to create unique products.
3. Avant-garde Furniture - The furniture design industry has the opportunity to create statement pieces that cater to the avant-garde market and push the boundaries of traditional design.
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