Purposely Broken Entranceways

The Shattered Door by Leandro Erlich is an Illusionary Wonder

Do you want to do the opposite of deterring a thief? Do you essentially want to invite one in? Get yourself a shattered door!

The shattered door is a visually mystifying piece of art by Leandro Erlich. It incorporates a full-sized wooden door and then deconstructs it to where it appears to be shattered. At that point the piece is then mounted inside a fully-formed door frame. Amazingly, the piece looks quite functional, but undoubtedly would make the worst door ever.

Illusionary Art
Opportunity for artists to create visually mystifying pieces that challenge perception.
Functional Deconstruction
Potential for designers to deconstruct functional objects to create visually intriguing installations.
Disruptive Aesthetics
Emerging trend of intentionally shattered and broken designs that challenge traditional notions of beauty and functionality.

Sectors Adopting This

Art and Design
Opportunity for artists and designers to explore the boundaries of perception and aesthetics.
Interior Design
Demand for unconventional and visually striking installations that challenge expectations of functional design.
Museum and Gallery
Opportunity for museums and galleries to showcase unconventional artworks that engage viewers through optical illusions and deconstruction.
SCORE
2.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 4%
Activity 53%
Freshness 8%

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