This strangely fascinating series of installation works by Loren Schwerd is inspired by a love seat Schwerd discovered in a dumpster.
The 'Loveseats' collection looks to explore relationships, in both a metaphorical and paradoxical sense. The black heart has a certain romantic quality that symbolizes unity.
Schwerd's works include video, free standing sculpture, art installations and wearable art. Much of her art utilizes human hair, wood and string.
Implications - Schwerd says that all of her creations have a "slightly dark humor and a fascination with awkward beauty." The featured images show her human hair chairs in all of their hairy glory. One chair features a giant blonde braid, while another connects chairs to each other by way of tangled-up hair.
What's Driving This Trend
- Metaphorical Art
- Artists can explore relationships in unconventional yet meaningful ways using metaphorical themes.
- Unconventional Materials
- Innovative artwork can be created using unexpected and unconventional materials, such as human hair.
- Dark Humor in Art
- Artists can use humor to add depth to their creations and spark deeper conversations on awkward beauty and other unconventional subjects.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- The use of unconventional materials and exploration of metaphorical themes can lead to innovative new art and design projects.
- Furniture Design
- Furniture designers can use unconventional materials and shapes to create unique and lasting pieces of furniture that will stand out in the market.
- Fashion and Wearable Art
- Fashion designers can integrate unconventional materials and themes, such as human hair, into their designs to create innovative and thought-provoking wearable art pieces.
