If you were redesigning your children's bedrooms, be sure they won't be freaked out by these images portrayed at the Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City, California. This collection by mixed artists such as Michael Mararian and Ray Caesar feature steampunked baby carriages and an eerie Red Riding Hood.
The Corey Helford Gallery is showcasing this exhibition dubbed as the 'Contemporary Interpretation of Classic American Nursery Art' until the 9th of February, 2011.
Implications - Through the use of dramatic and dark imagery, companies that are looking to draw attention to their work can better secure a quick viewership. Consumers are often curious of things that they may not often see and this use of darker imagery is a great way to make a bold statement and peak the interest of buyers.
What's Driving This Trend
- Dark Art for Commercial Purpose
- Using darker imagery as a way to make a bold statement and peak the interest of buyers for companies.
- Alternative Nursery Designs
- Exploring alternative, out-of-the-ordinary designs for children's bedrooms and nurseries.
- Steampunk Baby Products
- Creating alternative baby products with steampunk elements, such as baby carriages.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- Opportunity for artists to explore dark art and create pieces that can be used for commercial purposes.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers and decorators to offer alternative nursery designs to clients.
- Baby Products
- Opportunity for baby product manufacturers to explore steampunk-inspired designs for their products.
