# Liquefied Porcelain The Liva Marin 'Broken Things' Exhibition Teaches Love and Compassion By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livia-marin-broken-things References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/7896/livia-marin-broken-things-at-house-of-propellers.html) & [houseofpropellers](http://houseofpropellers.com/docs/livia_marin.html) The phrase "for better or worse" takes on new meaning with the Livia Marin 'Broken Things' exhibition. I know I’m referring to inanimate objects, but after those heart-tugging [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-life-collection) commercials, I’ve come to realize that everything needs a little love. Her first solo exhibition in the UK, the Livia Marin Broken Things collection is pretty self-explanatory. Showcasing run-of-the-mill household ceramics, each item has seen some wear and tear. According to the designer, “the fractures represent fatality and loss” but keeping each dilapidated object “stresses the relationship of care and continuation.” Very poetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Liquefied Porcelain:** Exploring the transformative possibilities of shattered ceramics through the use of liquefied porcelain. ### Where This Applies - **Ceramics Manufacturing:** Embracing the broken aesthetic to create new and unique ceramic products. - **Art and Design:** Incorporating shattered ceramics as a form of artistic expression and commentary. - **Home Decor:** Introducing broken ceramic pieces as a trend in home decor, promoting a sense of authenticity and embracing imperfections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Life Mess-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperfect-home.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Chaos-Insppired Ceramic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-installation1.md) - [Object Design-Explorative Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartamento-secreto.md) - [Broken Bike Lock Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/people-and-places.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Sculptural Marble Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti.md)