Nesting dolls from Russia? Nyet, bring me a rock painted like an iPod to represent the former Communist country. What could be more iconic than the consumer-driven mindset grabbing the former Soviet Union? Is Black Friday far behind in Moscow or Minsk? Pop a rock of Pepsi or just go for the rock painted gold.
Implications - Pet rocks may have been a forgotten fad of the 70s, but the rise of environmentalism and eco-friendly art has given this lost medium a new life. Artists are increasingly using found objects as a canvas to create insightful works that comment on social issues such as consumption and waste, consumerism and junk food.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Eco-friendly Art
- Opportunity for artists to create impactful works on social issues such as consumption and waste.
- Found Object Art
- Trend of using rocks and other found objects as a canvas for creating art.
- Social Commentary Art
- Use of art to comment on subjects such as consumerism and junk food.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art
- Opportunity for artists to enter the market with eco-friendly and found object art.
- Environmentalism
- Growth opportunity for environmentally-conscious products and promotions.
- Junk Food Industry
- Use of painted rocks and found objects could create art connecting to social commentary on the impact of such products.
