# Lawn Chair-Inspired Artworks Patrick McDonough Creatively Fiddles with a Familiar Backyard Staple By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-mcdonough References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/08/29/lawn-chairs-as-fine-art/) & [pkmcdonough](http://pkmcdonough.com/) At first glance, the latest works of art by Patrick McDonough may not look like art at all. Some people might scoff at what appears to be lawn chairs hung on up on the white walls of a gallery. Yet for those who take the time to really look at Patrick McDonough's creations, they'll note that these aren't lawn chairs at all. Instead, they are artworks inspired by the [retro backyard staple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-collection). Born in Madison, Wisconsin, and based in Washington, DC, Patrick McDonough cleverly deceives people not only through the use of [common patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-two-alike), but also the classic fold of the outdoor furniture. Nevertheless, Patrick McDonough also seems to address [abstract paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity) with the frames of the chairs mimicking the frames of canvases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Outdoor Furniture Art:** Exploring the artistic potential of outdoor furniture by repurposing common backyard staples. - **Abstract Chair Sculptures:** Creating sculpture pieces by transforming and reimagining the classic fold of a lawn chair. - **Deceptive Art Installations:** Using common patterns and familiar objects to challenge viewers' perception and provoke thought. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can find innovative ways to repurpose everyday items and challenge traditional artistic forms. - **Outdoor Furniture:** Manufacturers and retailers can explore the potential of outdoor furniture as a medium for artistic expression. - **Gallery Spaces:** Curators and gallery owners can consider exhibiting unconventional art installations to engage and intrigue visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Sizable Chair Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-installation.md) - [Essay-Integrated Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pax-new-yorkea.md) - [Fishing-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akos-huber.md) - [Dynamic Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldont-chair.md) - [Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-the-alternate-ending.md) - [NYC-Inspired Outdoor Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madison-chair.md)