The iPayPhone Yarn Bomb cleverly converts an outdated public telephone into one of the most coveted cellphones on the market: the iPhone. Unfortunately, this iPhone doesn't have any fancy capabilities besides looking good. That is because it has been fashioned out of yarn rather than metal, glass and working hardware. Of course, the symbology behind the creation will not be lost on anyone.
Created by Lorna of Knits for Life, the iPayPhone Yarn Bomb is complete with colorful depictions of popular apps including iTunes, Facebook and even Instagram. According to the artist, the iPayPhone Yarn Bomb was inspired by a similar payphone yarn bomb in solid color blocks. She reveals, "Then the idea to play with the obsolescence of pay phones occured to me." Not to mention that she hates "ugly and pointless things."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Yarn Bombing
- The iPayPhone Yarn Bomb by Knits for Life highlights the trend of yarn bombing and how it can transform outdated fixtures.
- Obsolete Technology
- The iPayPhone Yarn Bomb highlights the trend of reimagining obsolete technology into modern works of art.
- Interactive Art
- The iPayPhone Yarn Bomb is an example of interactive art that engages the public and creates an immersive experience.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- The iPayPhone Yarn Bomb showcases opportunities for artists and designers to repurpose obsolete technology to create unique works of public art.
- Craft and Textiles
- The iPayPhone Yarn Bomb demonstrates how craft and textile industries can innovate on existing models and transform traditional materials into modern works of art.
- Trends and Culture
- The iPayPhone Yarn Bomb highlights how trends and culture can inspire new forms of interactive art that engage and reflect the public's evolving tastes and interests.
