This creative collection of photographs is actually images of intentionally placed bits and pieces of dismantled home appliances. The ordinary parts have become imaginative photographs by Hartford Art School student Brittny Badger. The compilation was part of her senior thesis project.
Badger says, "I took apart used cooking/cleaning appliances, and arranged their interior parts very systematically on a white sheet of bristol board. My intention was to explore the hidden "brains" of these appliances; allowing us to view these everyday objects from a new perspective."
I can relate to Badger because when I was young I had a certain panache for taking things apart too – radios, televisions, calculators – whatever I could get my hands on!
The ‘Disassembled Household Applances" shown are as follows:
1. Juicer
2. Toaster
3. Waffle maker
4. Coffee maker
5. Popcorn maker
6. Can opener
7. Dust Buster
8. Electric knife
9. Iron
10. Beaters
Disassembled Household Appliances
Brittny Badger Flickr Set
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Deconstruction - Opportunities exist for artists to explore and showcase ordinary objects from a new perspective through disassembling and rearranging their interior parts.
2. Object Perception - There is potential for individuals to gain a deeper understanding of everyday appliances by dismantling and examining their hidden components.
3. Creative Upcycling - The disassembling of household appliances offers the chance to repurpose their components and create unique and imaginative artwork or functional pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore new possibilities and inspiration by incorporating the concept of disassembled household appliances into their work.
2. Education and Research - Educational institutions and research organizations can utilize the concept of disassembled household appliances to teach about product functionality, engineering principles, and innovation.
3. Upcycling and DIY - The upcycling and do-it-yourself industries can leverage the idea of disassembled household appliances to create unique and environmentally friendly products or provide tutorials for repurposing appliance components.