# Religious Iconography Phone Booths ‘Confessional' by Laura Keeble Boasts Beautiful St By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stain-glassed-phonebooth-laura-keeble References: [woostercollective](http://www.woostercollective.com/post/laura-keebles-confessional) & [laurakeeble](http://www.laurakeeble.com/confessional/) This [stain-glassed telephone booth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroshima-architecture-exhibition) is an art installation created by UK-based artist Laura Keeble. Found outside the streets of London, the piece fulfilled the Keeble’s intention with art to create a pause. She states her inspiration is making, “a brief moment in time, when a double-take allows for an internal question, a need to assess or understand.” The religious iconography is made from individual panels of [reclaimed antiques and stained glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpentine-bell). With the help of lead, solder and mixed media, it is the perfect place to go after a night out on the town or to get some peace in the midday work week. The confessional is a great example on how to use banal empty space to create a work of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Religious Iconography:** Using religious iconography in unexpected ways, such as in phone booths, can create unique and thought-provoking artistic experiences. - **Art Installations:** Transforming mundane spaces into art installations, like Laura Keeble's stained glass telephone booth, can bring beauty and inspiration to the urban environment. - **Mixed Media:** Incorporating mixed media, such as reclaimed antiques and stained glass, into artistic creations allows for innovative and visually captivating designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can explore unconventional mediums and spaces to create disruptive and immersive experiences for viewers and consumers. - **Urban Design:** Urban designers and architects can utilize art installations in public spaces to enhance the aesthetic appeal and cultural significance of urban areas. - **Sustainable Design:** Reclaimed materials, like the reclaimed antiques used in Laura Keeble's installation, can be incorporated into sustainable design practices, promoting environmental consciousness and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Judgment-Free Confession Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-confession-booth.md) - [Neon Illuminated Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-unity.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Modern Private Working Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-booth.md) - [Phone Box-Inspired Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-4.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Metaphorical Physical Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md)