# Household-Inspired Embroidered Sculptures Ulla-Stina Wikande's Obsolescence is Colourfully Playful By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-sculpture References: [ullastinawikander](http://www.ullastinawikander.com/About) & [paradigmarts.org](https://www.paradigmarts.org) 'Obsolescence' is a collection of vibrant embroidered sculptures by Ulla-Stina Wikande -- an artist based in Sweden. This showcase marks the creative's first solo exhibit in the United States. The event is taking place at the Paradigm Gallery + Studio and it ill run between October 25th and November 23rd of this year. Ulla-Stina Wikande's embroidered sculptures fall into the realm of both categories, which is why this hybridized approach to art-making draws attention. While the dichotomy is striking, 'Obsolescence' as a concept carries deeper significance. The objects include, but are not limited to, shoes, lamps, bags, books, blow dryers, irons, and more. Each is infused with critical hints at concepts surrounding "[feminism, domesticity, and upcycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii)." Photo Credits: Paradigm Gallery + Studio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Vibrant Embroidered Sculptures:** The vibrant embroidered sculptures trend offers opportunities for artists to create visually impactful and unique artworks. - **Hybridized Art-making:** The hybridized art-making trend presents opportunities for artists to combine different mediums and techniques, creating innovative and thought-provoking pieces. - **Feminism-inspired Art:** The feminism-inspired art trend opens avenues for artists to explore and express themes of equality, empowerment, and social change. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can leverage the vibrant embroidered sculptures trend to attract art enthusiasts and collectors, offering unique and visually engaging artworks. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate the hybridized art-making trend into clothing design, merging different textures and techniques to create avant-garde and statement pieces. - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can tap into the feminism-inspired art trend to feature and promote feminist art books, making a positive impact and addressing important social issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Artful British Craftsmanship Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assemblage-7-lost-and-found-ii.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md)