# Celebrating Frayed Art The Fringe Projects By TrendHead | Published 2008-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibskov-emenius-the-fringe-projects References: [vibskovemenius](http://www.vibskovemenius.com) & [henrikvibskov](http://www.henrikvibskov.com) The Fringe Projects is a unique series of 10 pieces of artwork that range from music and films to cutting-edge [wall tapestry art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-in-the-loom), dressed-up bottles and furniture. The Fringe Projects is a collaboration between multi-talented Danish designer Henrik Vibskov and Swedish-born graphic genius Andreas Emenius. This is not fashion, per se. But it’s on the verge--or the fringe, if you will. The two Scandinavian designers have been playing with dressing up beer bottles, posing dressed in optic war costumes in spaces of patterns, designing [ten pointy chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair) to be placed in a gourmet restaurant, and taking a boat trip through a red swamp--making references to popuar culture and history all the while. Both artists are graduates from [Central Saint Martins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-grow-a-refrigerator). Allegedly the inspiration for this unique collaboration occurred after watching the film ‘Solaris’ and staring at a New Year’s Eve party hat. However, their work has already been featured in ‘Dazed & Confused,’ Milan Design Week, a screening in Paris at a studio during ‘Futurtense,’ and on the cover of Danish music magazine Soundvenue. The grand finale is a solo exhibition at Zeeuws Museum in Holland. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fringed Artworks:** Unique and unconventional artworks with references to popular culture and history. - **Multi-disciplinary Collaboration:** Collaboration between designers with different backgrounds and skill sets to create innovative art pieces. - **Art as Experience:** Art that goes beyond traditional forms and offers immersive and interactive experiences for the viewer. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate and create unconventional works of art. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Incorporating unique and immersive art experiences in restaurants, hotels, and museums to attract and engage guests. - **Retail and Fashion:** Integrating frayed artworks in fashion retail spaces as props and displays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Groundbreaking Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindcraft-project.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Identity-Exploring Artful Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments.md) - [Multi-Designer Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-vincents.md) - [Transformation-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-design-objects.md) - [Danish Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expressions-of-character.md) - [Home-Defining Artistic Flags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-temporary.md) - [Experimental Furniture Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mise-en-abymes.md) - [Mid-Century Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intersections-exhibition.md)