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Ribbon-Accented Cat Icons

These Customized Hello Kitty Art Pieces Transform the Adorable Character

— November 19, 2014 — Pop Culture
These customized Hello Kitty art pieces are designed by artist Baku Maeda. Maeda is the founder of Ribbonesia and is a resident at Sapporo studios.

Using colored ribbons as her medium of choice, the artist creates sculptural characters, animals and in this case Hello Kitty disguises. The beloved cartoon cat or should I say 'girl' is transformed with ribbon-infused costumes that include monarch crowns, dragon outfits and armored knights suits.

Her sculptural Hello Kitty art pieces feature a customized look and are the epitome of adorable. If you're a fan of the iconic cartoon cat, you're sure to appreciate these super cute ribbon masterpieces. Each of artist Baku Maeda's creations is displayed in front of a colored background of stripes, flowers and other vivid motifs.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Art Pieces - There is a trend of creating customized art pieces, such as these Hello Kitty sculptures, using unique mediums like colored ribbons.
2. Character Disguises - A trend of dressing up beloved characters like Hello Kitty in various disguises, such as monarch crowns, dragon outfits, and armored knights suits, can be seen in art and design.
3. Adorable Sculptures - The trend of creating adorable sculptures, like these ribbon-infused Hello Kitty artworks, taps into the demand for cute and visually appealing artistic pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can incorporate the trend of using unique materials like colored ribbons to create customized and adorable art pieces.
2. Character Merchandising - The character merchandising industry can leverage the trend of dressing up iconic characters like Hello Kitty to create unique products and collectibles.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore the trend of incorporating cute and visually appealing sculptures, such as these ribbon-accented Hello Kitty art pieces, into their product offerings.
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