French Artist Cyril Le Van makes lifelike 3D objects by combining photography, plastic and sewing. He takes pictures of his subjects and captures each angle. He then prints the photos on plastic sheets and pieces the images together with a blanket stitch. This makes a deflated clone of the existing object.
Examples of his objects include a Polaroid camera, Nike shoes and Rolex watches. His work is based on the concept of consumerism. His sculptures are of branded status symbols that now have no power without true connection to the brand. His sculptures of poverty housing tackle the issues of economic and cultural exclusion.
Overall the works are a beautiful juxtaposition of hard and soft fabrics. It also makes us question why we put so much status on material goods when they can be duplicated so easily.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Soft 3D Objects
- The use of sewing and photography to create lifelike 3D objects offers opportunities for innovative product designs and customization.
- Consumerism Art
- Exploring the concept of consumerism through art opens up possibilities for creating thought-provoking installations and experiences.
- Juxtaposition of Materials
- Creating a contrast between hard and soft fabrics in art and design can inspire new approaches to product aesthetics and tactile experiences.
Where This Applies
- Art
- The art industry can incorporate the techniques used by Cyril Le Van to develop unique and visually captivating sculptures.
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can draw inspiration from the combination of sewing and photography to create innovative and artistic textile designs.
- Product Design
- Product designers can explore the use of deflated assembled photo sculptures as a disruptive innovation in creating visually impactful and customizable objects.
