The Ceramic Speaks in the Street art series involves the cracks and crevices found in and around the city of Stockholm, Sweden. Daria Makarenko, an artist hailing from Russia, has taken it upon herself to fix these urban eyesores in a creative and philosophical manner. Essentially, she has replaced the missing bricks and stones from walls and panels from paved sidewalks with her own. Although she has made them in such a way that they almost blend into their surroundings, they have been tweaked slightly to feature thought-provoking statements.
For instance, one of the pieces in the Ceramic Speaks in the Street art series reads "It is time to spit out a chewing gum and say something" while another says "Silence also keeps a message no need to break it."
Philosophical Stone Art
Ceramic Speaks in the Street by Daria Makarenko Provokes Thoughts
Trend Themes
1. Urban Street Art - Using public spaces as a canvas through street art to convey messages and engage with the community.
2. Creative Repair - Utilizing unique and artistic methods of repairing urban design and architecture, creating innovative solutions to common structural problems.
3. Philosophical Art - Incorporating philosophical and thought-provoking elements into artwork created to promote creative thinking and contemplation in public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Planning - Opportunity for urban planners to consider incorporating community street art initiatives into public space development projects as a way to create better engagement with the community and to address urban eyesores.
2. Art and Design - Opportunity for artists to think outside the box and incorporate unique materials, such as ceramics, into their artwork and to use their talent to beautify and repair urban spaces.
3. Construction and Architecture - Opportunity for the construction and architecture industries to explore more creative and visually stunning methods of repair and construction to promote architectural beauty and public engagement.