'Loveseats' by Loren Schwerd
Tinkalicious — November 21, 2008 — Art & Design
References: lorenschwerd & designboom
This strangely fascinating series of installation works by Loren Schwerd is inspired by a love seat Schwerd discovered in a dumpster.
The 'Loveseats' collection looks to explore relationships, in both a metaphorical and paradoxical sense. The black heart has a certain romantic quality that symbolizes unity.
Schwerd's works include video, free standing sculpture, art installations and wearable art. Much of her art utilizes human hair, wood and string.
Implications - Schwerd says that all of her creations have a "slightly dark humor and a fascination with awkward beauty." The featured images show her human hair chairs in all of their hairy glory. One chair features a giant blonde braid, while another connects chairs to each other by way of tangled-up hair.
The 'Loveseats' collection looks to explore relationships, in both a metaphorical and paradoxical sense. The black heart has a certain romantic quality that symbolizes unity.
Schwerd's works include video, free standing sculpture, art installations and wearable art. Much of her art utilizes human hair, wood and string.
Implications - Schwerd says that all of her creations have a "slightly dark humor and a fascination with awkward beauty." The featured images show her human hair chairs in all of their hairy glory. One chair features a giant blonde braid, while another connects chairs to each other by way of tangled-up hair.
Trend Themes
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Metaphorical Art — Artists can explore relationships in unconventional yet meaningful ways using metaphorical themes.
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Unconventional Materials — Innovative artwork can be created using unexpected and unconventional materials, such as human hair.
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Dark Humor in Art — Artists can use humor to add depth to their creations and spark deeper conversations on awkward beauty and other unconventional subjects.
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Art and Design — The use of unconventional materials and exploration of metaphorical themes can lead to innovative new art and design projects.
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