The Crinkle Bag Vase by Makoto Komatsu totes an ultra-modern design that evokes a certain shabby chic aesthetic. Created using standard plaster materials, the vase is white in color yet is fashioned after the standard brown paper bag. The hard shell of the piece is crinkled with intricate detail and holds a strong resemblance to its paper inspiration.
Housed at the Museum of Modern Art, the Crinkle Bag Vase is in line with other works by Komatsu that often evoke a scaled down aesthetic. Many of the pieces draw characteristics from everyday items including crinkled paper to create stark white pieces that are both simplistic in looks, but intricate with regard to materials. Made of porcelain, Komatsu's comments on the fragility of existence through the Crinkle Bag Vase and how we can interpret the world around us.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Shabby Chic Design
- Designers can explore the combination of modern and vintage styles to create new products with a unique appeal.
- Everyday Item Inspiration
- Incorporating inspiration from everyday items into product design can add an element of relatability and charm that resonates with consumers.
- Scaled-down Aesthetic
- Adopting a minimalist approach and creating scaled-down versions of everyday items can provide an opportunity for innovation in product design.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Decor
- The shabby chic design trend can be applied to home decor, providing an opportunity for manufacturers to create unique and visually interesting pieces.
- Art and Sculpture
- Incorporating real-life inspiration into art and sculpture, as seen in the Crinkle Bag Vase, can create pieces that are both thought-provoking and aesthetically pleasing.
- Retail and Fashion
- Using scaled-down aesthetics and everyday item inspiration in fashion and retail, manufacturers can create products that are both functional and visually compelling.
