# Fanciful Candle Holders Kiki van Eijk Turns the Ordinary into the Extraordinary By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiki-van-eijk1 References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/01/love.html) & [veniceprojects](http://www.veniceprojects.com/?id_pagina=136&id_pagina_2=104&Lang=_1&artists-Kiki&-Joost.html) When it comes to whimsical creations, Kiki van Eijk seems to have it covered. From fanciful [watering can candle holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-mater) to statuesque [trumpet sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes), he seems to start with an everyday object and then applies his limitless imagination. Part of his Venice Projects collection, Kiki van Eijk likes making the ordinary extraordinary through [strange juxtapositions and color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1). I particularly like his piece titled 'Rest,' which features an hourglass atop a pile of pillows. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whimsical Creations:** Opportunity to create unique and imaginative products through unconventional designs. - **Strange Juxtapositions:** Potential to create unexpected and eye-catching combinations by combining unrelated elements. - **Colorful Sculptures:** Chance to create vibrant and visually appealing artworks using a variety of colors. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Innovation opportunities in creating avant-garde and boundary-pushing artworks and designs. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to offer customers unconventional and visually striking home decor items. - **Gift and Novelty:** Potential for creating quirky and distinctive gift items that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architectural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder.md) - [Ornamental Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-and-whistles-collection.md) - [Interestingly Shaped Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poise-candle-holder.md) - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfumato-candle.md) - [Luxe Refillable Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mondes-de-diptyque.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Fire-Inspired Artful Candelabras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forge-candelabra.md)