This art is more than a little dark. Artist Loren Schwerd rather grimly used hair extensions found outside of the St. Claude Beauty Supply in New Orleans to make models of vacant houses left empty after Hurricane Katrina. This series of sculptures is entitled “Mourning Portrait.â€
It is a really nice moving tribute--just a bit too dark for even my liking. These homes would be far too scary to live around.
Implications - What I find particularly interesting about these hair art pieces is that they draw upon a material which isn't typically used to make art objects. These homes have an eery quality to them that definitely harks to the disaster that ensued in New Orleans.
Hairy Houses
Huricane Katrina Memorial Art Made From Hair Extensions
Trend Themes
1. Hair Art Sculptures - Artists using unconventional materials like hair extensions to create unique sculptures.
2. Disaster-inspired Art - Artworks that reflect and commemorate natural disasters.
3. Revitalizing Vacant Spaces - Using art to bring attention to and transform abandoned properties.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists and galleries exploring unconventional materials and themes in their work.
2. Disaster Relief - Organizations and initiatives focused on supporting communities affected by natural disasters.
3. Real Estate - Developers and urban planners seeking creative strategies to repurpose vacant properties.