For her latest series, German-Hungarian artist Katharina Roters documents homes that have been ornamented in an attempt to revive a sense of individuality.
The homes are all 'Hungarian Cubes,' a style of home that is closely associated with post-war communism. In an attempt to resist the imposed uniformity of the regime, inhabitants took to decorating their homes to reflect their idiosyncrasies. Though Roters found herself drawn to the geometric aesthetic of the homes, she soon learned that the history of the style has lead to "disregard and hostility," as well as demolition.
With this project, Roters attempts to document a style that is slowly being wiped out; her book stands to chronicle the homes' unlikely beauty.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Revival of Individuality
- The trend of reviving a sense of individuality through ornamentation and personal expression in home design.
- Preservation of Cultural History
- The trend of documenting and preserving historical styles and architecture that are at risk of being demolished or forgotten.
- Geometric Aesthetics
- The trend of embracing geometric aesthetics in home design as a form of self-expression and identity.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- There is an opportunity for interior design professionals to incorporate and promote individuality and personal expression in their designs.
- Architecture
- Architectural firms can explore ways to preserve and celebrate historical styles that have been disregarded or at risk of demolition.
- Photography
- Photographers can capture and document historical styles and architecture to raise awareness and appreciation for their beauty and cultural significance.
