# Eclectic Vessel Assemblages Ceramic Mutants by Sovar Lerner Combine Different Cultures' Carafes By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-mutants-by-sovar-lerner References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52017/) & [designbreakonline](http://www.designbreakonline.com/2013/01/06/student-break-sovar-lerner/) It's probably for the best that these Ceramic Mutants by Sovar Lerner are unusable as household objects, otherwise one would be guaranteed to make a mess. The [teapots and jugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-teapots) that make up these quirky sculptures have been modeled as [decorative objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torre-vases) rather than fillable flasks. What we have here is a collection of items that usually perform similar functions but are found traditionally among different societies. The symbolism behind this is a reference to the artist herself and her multicultural background. With roots from Persia, Russia and Poland, the designer endeavored to illustrate amalgamation. The [various pitchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) are fused together in seemingly arbitrary configurations so that Ceramic Mutants by Sovar Lerner reveal distinctive elements in captivating harmony. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multicultural Fusions:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create products that blend different cultures and traditions in unique and interesting ways. - **Functional Art:** The concept of creating items that are both decorative and functional could lead to innovative products for home decor and design. - **Unusual Form and Function:** There is potential for businesses to create products that challenge typical form and function to create something visually unique and interesting. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The blending of different cultural aesthetics in home decor and design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Ceramics:** The use of unconventional shapes and decorative techniques in ceramics could create a new trend in the industry. - **Art and Sculpture:** Exploring the combination of form and function in art and sculpture could lead to new and unique creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculpted Utilitarian Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-variations.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md) - [Modern Totem-Like Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemlike-vases.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md) - [Collaborative Textural Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-series.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md)