How adorable are those blue glass Cinderella shoes? Unfortunately, they’re unwearable, but I would love to have them standing on a pillar in my house.
Åsa Jungnelius is the glass artist that created this stunning pair of shoes. Jungnelius is from Sweden, where she resides at the kingdom of Crystal (an area known for its glass design) and works for Kosta Boda, the world-renowned Swedish glassworks company.
Jungnelius’ work seems to be very gender-oriented, creating and playing with objects and forms that traditionally signify feminine beauty: Lipsticks, high heels, nail varnish, and vaginas are recurring themes. They seem to raise questions of consumerism and sexuality--or is it sheer feminism at play?
I think they are lovely and subtly provocative.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Glass Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new glass designs that combine functionality with artistic beauty.
- Gender-oriented Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of gender-oriented themes in art to challenge societal norms and provoke thought.
- Feminist Consumerism
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that empower and cater to the needs and desires of feminist consumers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Glassworks
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technology into glassworks to create unique and visually striking glass products.
- Art and Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize unconventional materials and concepts in art and design to challenge traditional notions of beauty and aesthetics.
- Fashion and Beauty
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fashion and beauty products that promote inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
