The macabre sculptures of Doubleparlour, an art studio based in Lower Haight, San Francisco, are the perfect set of decoration and collectible toys for the Halloween season. Granted, there are many who will be drawn to them any time of the year. Full of disturbing details that are nevertheless provocatively playful as well, the macabre sculptures are made with an adult audience in mind.
Founded by Cassandra and Ernie Velasco, the studio focuses on creating handmade macabre sculptures out of ceramics. Nevertheless, they have explored other mediums over the years as well. Recently receiving a nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Designer Toy Awards in New York City, Doubleparlour creates surreal objects that play on people's imaginations.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Macabre Collectibles
- Create collectible macabre toys and sculptures that cater to an adult audience year-round, not just during the Halloween season.
- Handcrafted Sculptures
- Focusing on handcrafted sculptures in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, to create unique and disturbing art pieces.
- Surreal Objects
- Design and create surreal, thought-provoking objects that spark the imagination and stand out in the art and collectible industry.
Sectors Adopting This
- Collectibles
- Create highly sought-after collectibles that appeal to horror enthusiasts and adult audiences looking for unique pieces to display in their homes.
- Art
- Use a variety of mediums, including ceramics, to create unique and disturbing art pieces that stand out in the art world and appeal to collectors.
- Designer Toys
- Tap into the designer toy market by creating macabre and surreal objects that cater to collectors and toy enthusiasts alike.
