German artist Bettina Güber utilizes office supplies to create miniature scenes of toy figurines idling around at work.
In her series ‘Office Life,’ Güber creates a fictitious world for these toys, and showcases an entertaining portrayal of how people use office material for their own good, while also representing through the figurines how people feel when they want to escape the mundane office life. A few of the more memorable scenes include a newly wedded couple standing among a pile of confectionery rice (which is remains of hole-punched paper), while another depicts a man trying to sharpen his pencil with an axe, or a pair of friends sliding down the mouse.
Bettina Güber’s work portrays abstract and makes the viewer wonder what will happen in the next scene if the characters were to continue with their actions; it also makes us wonder how much time Güber spends playing at work.
Tiny Playful Office Scenes
‘Office Life’ Depicts Lighthearted Miniature Workplace Scen
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Office Scenes - The trend of creating miniature office scenes challenges workplaces to rethink how they can encourage creativity and playfulness in the office environment.
2. Papercraft Art - Papercraft art is becoming more popular and artists should explore ways to incorporate office supplies into their creations for a unique spin on traditional papercraft techniques.
3. Escaping the Mundane - The trend of using art and creative hobbies to escape the stress and monotony of work creates opportunities for businesses to encourage their employees to pursue their passions and hobbies outside of work as a way to boost productivity and happiness.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Craft Supplies - The art and craft supplies industry can tap into the trend of using office supplies in creative ways to market their products as not just tools for work, but also for art and play.
2. Office Furniture and Decor - Office furniture and decor companies can take inspiration from the mini office scenes to design playful and unique products that inject creativity and humor into the workplace.
3. Employee Wellness - Companies focused on employee wellness can incorporate creative hobbies and playtime into their wellness programs to help employees de-stress and boost engagement and productivity.