Designer Sang Won Sung has an incredibly unique approach to creating his pop dolls. Instead of simply using one material, Sung scrounges around different environments in order to find everyday materials so he can combine them with plastic to form the dolls.
According to Sung he uses, "plastic containers, parts of toys, doll’s arms and legs, screws… all sorts of things surrounding us in our modern daily life are what I need to make my figures." The idea is to get objects that are connected to our intimate environments so that the dolls are more than just combined materials; they have stories that are formed by each piece.
Sang Won Sung's pop dolls are both a clever use of materials and an inspiration for his artistic process.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycled Material Art
- There is an opportunity to create new art forms by combining everyday objects into pop dolls like Sang Won Sung.
- Personalized Collectibles
- Pop dolls made from items around us form unique stories and have the potential to be personalized collectibles.
- Sustainable Toys
- Using upcycled materials for toy production can contribute to more sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing practices.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can leverage Sang Won Sung's approach to create unique and personalized art pieces using everyday objects.
- Toy Manufacturing
- Toy manufacturers can explore the concept of upcycling and using sustainable materials in their production process to create a positive impact on the environment.
- Environmental Sustainability
- Companies focused on environmental sustainability can use Sang Won Sung's approach as an example of how to repurpose and reuse materials for a more sustainable production process.
