The Felipe Barbosas Firecracker Animals are quite certainly the least comfortable stuffed animals on the planet. The cute-looking Tweety bird and stuffed teddy bear are actually made out of firecrackers that have been glued together and painted with acrylic paint.
These Felipe Barbosas Firecracker Animals are meant to draw attention to the way we as humans "associate thoughts and memories with everyday things, from green fields and orange slices to cuddling a favourite stuffed toy." Regardless of their implications, the firecracker animals are definitely artistic.
Explosive Plushies
Felipe Barbosas Firecracker Animals are Color Explosions
Trend Themes
1. Explosive Art - Using unconventional materials to create visually stunning and thought-provoking pieces.
2. Uncomfortable Comfort - Creating a contradiction in design by combining elements of discomfort and familiarity.
3. Novelty Plushies - Designing stuffed animals that are unique and unexpected in materials, construction, and/or aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create new and innovative forms of expression.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toy companies can explore using unconventional materials to create unique and collectible plushies.
3. Event Planning/holiday Decor - The firecracker animals could be used as festive decor for celebratory events like New Year's or Fourth of July parties.