Kyoko Okubo's dolls and toys are made out of a material called "washi." "Washi" is traditional Japanese paper that is made out of tree bark, and such papers have been around since ancient China.
Featuring the dolls making different interactions with animals, as well as participating in a variety of activities, these Kyoko Okubo doll displays are definitely interesting to look at. Check out the featured gallery to see these pieces for yourselves.
Implications - Kyoko Okubo's art work is on the one hand diminutive and on the other hand, able to resonate with intensity. Okubo is certainly an artist that I admire and one to watch out for in the very near future.
Simplistic Tree Bark Dolls
Kyoko Okubo Creates Minimalist Works of Art
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Toy Art - Kyoko Okubo's simplistic tree bark dolls display a trend towards minimalist toy art.
2. Washi Paper Revival - Kyoko Okubo's use of traditional washi paper demonstrates a trend towards the revival of traditional art forms.
3. Animal Interaction Art - Kyoko Okubo's dolls featuring animal interactions display a trend towards animal-influenced art.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - Kyoko Okubo's minimalist toy art has disruptive innovation opportunities in the fine art industry.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Kyoko Okubo's simplistic tree bark dolls have disruptive innovation opportunities in the toy manufacturing industry for creating environmentally-friendly and minimalist toys.
3. Traditional Paper Production - Kyoko Okubo's use of traditional washi paper displays disruptive innovation opportunities in the traditional paper production industry for creating sustainable and unique paper products.