# Plush Supermarket Installations Lucy Sparrow Fills a Corner Shop with 4000 Felt-Made Products By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucy-sparrow References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/08/artist-stocks-the-shelves-of-a-corner-store-with-4000-hand-stitched-felt-products/) & [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/lucy-sparrow-the-cornershop) British artist Lucy Sparrow transforms an abandoned corner store with a unique installation that features 4000 [hand-stitched felt products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-world-sharp-edges). Lucy re-stocks the shelves of the old supermarket space with plush packages of products like Spam canned meats, Doritos of different flavors and even gum packets that have been handcrafted by the artist. Located in Bethnal Green, east London, this [temporary art exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20) is titled 'The Corner Shop'. The incredible display highlights countless hand-sewn products that vary from chips and candy to magazines and frozen dinners. This fabric-rendered process took Lucy Sparrow close to seven months to complete and began with a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitro-infuser) campaign. "Every single product used in the art installation is available for purchase through The Cornershop website, but will remain in The Cornershop through August, during which time Sparrow will host a number of sewing workshops meant to bring the community together." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Handcrafted Installations:** Creating unique installations using handcrafted products provides an opportunity for artists to disrupt traditional art exhibitions. - **Felt-based Art:** Utilizing felt as a primary material in art presents an opportunity for artists to innovate and create unique pieces. - **Temporary Exhibitions:** Holding temporary exhibitions that feature interactive and purchasable installations allows for artists to create immersive experiences for visitors. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can innovate by incorporating unique materials and interactive elements into their installations. - **Craft and Textile:** The use of textile and craft techniques in creating art provides an opportunity to disrupt traditional forms and create something new and exciting. - **Retail:** Temporary retail spaces that feature unique and interactive installations provide an opportunity for retailers to engage with their customers in new and exciting ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inconspicuous Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tampa-fresh-foods.md) - [Dish-Inspired Plushie Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellycats-fish-chips.md) - [Surrealist Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealist-popup.md) - [Sustainable Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-inc-london.md) - [Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-joke-shop.md) - [Faux Food Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-mart.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Plush Flower Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cj-hendrys-flower-market.md)