Brooklyn-based Korean artist Ran Hwang has managed to create art pieces that pay tribute to an iconic Japanese flower. The cherry blossom, also known as Sakura in Japanese, is a metaphor and symbol for the ephemeral quality of life, its transience and beauty. The art pieces are modeled into recreated cherry blossom trees using only buttons, beads and pins.
The artist assembled the beaded artwork that resembles the iconic flower into a series of oval and circular frames. Each piece is assembled by hand by Hwang, mulling over and pinning hundreds and thousands of beads, buttons and pins to create the floral compositions.
The result is an intermix of structural modernity set against a backdrop of age old symbolism, that is the cherry blossom.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Button Art
- Exploring innovative ways to create art using buttons and beads.
- Floral Compositions
- Creating intricate floral compositions using unconventional materials.
- Symbolic Art
- Using art to convey deep meanings and symbolism.
Where This Applies
- Art and Craft Supplies
- Opportunity to develop new and specialized supplies for button art and floral compositions.
- Home Decor
- Innovative artwork that incorporates symbolic elements can be featured in home decor products and designs.
- Fashion Accessories
- Button art can inspire unique designs for jewelry, bags, and other fashion accessories.
