# Whimsically Personified Objects Gilbert Legrand Turns Household Articles into Pop Culture Personas By M | Published 2014-06-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilbert-legrand References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366594/Artist-Playfully-Transforms-Household-Objects-Into-Fun-Characters/) & [gilbert-legrand](http://gilbert-legrand.com/index.html) Celebrated French artist Gilbert Legrand cleverly turns everyday household articles into hilarious pop culture characters in his latest artwork series. His work turns practical objects into [whimsical animated personas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zsiga-care-bears). Legrand draws inspiration from the shapes and forms he sees in various everyday objects. To him, the connection between the shapes and the aesthetic look of popular cartoon characters is unparalleled, so why not turn the objects into the actual TV personalities? Legrand ingeniously takes random artifacts like safety pins, paint brushes, spray bottles, door hinges and gloves and paints them up to look like [popular animated characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-meets-the-louvre). For example, Legrand paints up an old whicker brush to look like Hey Arnold and a spray brush is transformed into the blue rat from Ratatouille. Legrand's work encapsulates a fun and playful dynamic by bringing [inanimate objects to life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personification Art:** This trend of turning everyday objects into whimsical characters presents an opportunity for artists to create unique and engaging artwork. - **Pop Culture References:** The use of popular cartoon characters as inspiration opens up possibilities for creating nostalgic products and merchandise. - **Inanimate Objects Come Alive:** The transformation of ordinary objects into animated personas creates potential for immersive storytelling experiences and interactive media. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the concept of personification to create captivating and thought-provoking pieces. - **Entertainment and Media:** The incorporation of pop culture references in various forms of entertainment, such as movies, TV shows, and games, can enhance the audience's connection and engagement. - **Merchandising and Licensing:** Brands can tap into the trend of personified objects and collaborate with artists to create unique merchandise and licensed products that appeal to a wide consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Painting-Inspired Office Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-accessories1.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md)