Chris Godfrey is an artist who, after spending some time in New York City, was at a loss for what to buy friends and family back home. Since everything seemed so generic, he decided to come up with his own take on a souvenir from the big apple.
He ended up using a silicone mould for a base, and took multiple souvenirs from the Statue of Liberty, worked them down into small items and put them inside this structure. The silicone was shaped as the Statue of Liberty too, making the item extremely unique (there aren't many souvenirs made out of souvenirs from this famous icon).
Chris Godfrey did a great job of making the most from tacky souvenirs and putting them into something artistic and memorable from his trip.
Photo Credits: designboom, chrisgodfrey.me
What's Driving This Trend
- Custom Souvenirs as Art
- Opportunity to create one-of-a-kind souvenir art from locally sourced materials.
- Upcycling Souvenirs
- Opportunity to create art from discarded souvenirs and memorabilia.
- Artistic Memories
- Opportunity to combine art with memories to create unique and meaningful souvenirs.
Who This Affects Most
- Tourism
- Innovative souvenirs can differentiate destinations and provide unique experiences for tourists.
- Art & Design
- Artists and designers can use locally sourced materials to create custom souvenirs that are both functional and artistic.
- Sustainability
- Upcycling discarded souvenirs can reduce waste and promote sustainable practices in the tourism industry.
