“The Pink and Blue Project†recently seen at the Jenkins Johnson Gallery in New York City, is a humorous collection of photographs which are according to Luxury Culture, “astute reflections on gender consumerism and aesthetics.â€
South Korean artist JeongMee Yoon was inspired by her 5 year old daughter, Seowoo, who like most little girls, loves pink: clothes, toys, bedding, school supplies, apparently everything. Yoon amassed Seowoo with her belongings and transformed her bedroom into a princesses pink palace. JeongMee subsequently photographed other children surrounded by their possessions, the outcome validating age-old stereotypes.
The question that remains is whether these are genuine inherent preferences of children, or the influence of marketing.
Gender Divide as Art
The Pink and Blue Project
Trend Themes
1. Gendered Marketing - Opportunity for companies to offer gender-neutral products to consumers, disrupting the traditional pink and blue divide.
2. Consumer Preferences - Exploring the root causes of gendered preferences could lead to new product innovations that appeal to a wider audience.
3. Social Commentary Art - Opportunity for artists to create thought-provoking work that critiques societal norms.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Industry leaders can challenge gender norms by creating toys that are not labeled based on gender.
2. Fashion Industry - Offering gender-neutral clothing and accessories can disrupt the traditional pink vs blue divide in children's fashion.
3. Market Research - Companies can conduct research to better understand their target audience's preferences and create products that appeal to a wider market.