Ginger Anyhow's series of 20 embroidered text messages tells the story of a relationship in bite-sized snippets. She's faithfully embroidered the text messages in full, from first flirt to the final farewell.
I love this blend of modern technology with age-old pastimes. The short SMS format of these text messages exposes an intimate aspect of nonverbal communication that has become an essential component of a relationship.
Implications - Artists are starting to incorporate old crafts into a modern setting. By doing this, they take a nostalgic past time and create a newer form, which creates an appreciation within the viewer. As well, these pieces are unique and add an old age touch to the home.
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‘Embroidered Text Messages'
Trend Themes
1. Embroidered Text Messages - Incorporating embroidery into modern technology displays can create unique, nostalgic, and heartfelt content.
2. Blending Old Crafts Into Modern Settings - Incorporating old crafting techniques into modern mediums create a sense of appreciation and novelty within viewers.
3. Nonverbal Communication in Modern Media - Exploring nonverbal forms of communication in modern media can reveal new depths of intimacy and connection.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Craft Supplies - Incorporating technology into art and craft supplies can enable users to create unique and personalized content.
2. Home Goods and Decor - Embroidered text messages provide a unique and personalized touch to home decor, which can be marketed as a nostalgic past time.
3. Telecommunications - Incorporating nonverbal communication into telecommunication technology can create new opportunities for intimate and emotional communication.