Artist Hermien Verstraeten's 'Papertoy Ladies under glass dome' set features an assortment of miniature doll figurines. Verstraeten, more commonly known as 'Hermini,' developed the idea for the small sculptures while visiting a paper-themed installation in the Netherlands.
Hermini began her career upon her graduation from Belgium's Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK). Animation studies eventually led her to multiple film projects, working with Oscar nominees on various animation-based productions. Her movement from collaborations with Ghent International Film Festival and Comic House to at-home decorative pieces is one that she hopes to explore further via the Papertoy Ladies under glass dome series. As she recently put it to Schon Magazine, "They are a perfect way to bring some color into your home."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Miniature Doll Figurines
- Opportunity for creating a market for collectible miniature doll figurines.
- Paper-themed Installations
- Potential for developing interactive and immersive experiences centered around paper-themed installations.
- At-home Decorative Pieces
- Emerging market for unique and artistic decorative pieces designed for personal spaces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Collectibles
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in producing and selling miniature doll figurines as collectible art.
- Experiential Marketing
- Innovative opportunities for brands to create interactive and memorable experiences using paper-themed installations.
- Home Decor
- Untapped potential in the market for artistic and unique at-home decorative pieces.
