Art out of Everyday

I am really inspired by Yuken Teruya. This artist shows a knack for seeing potential in every day objects to become something eye-catching, and believes that while artwork is a reflection of the artist’s beliefs — it is also important that artwork engages its viewers. Yuken says: I feel that my work shouldn’t only have the function of conveying the artist’s message. My works have a right to simply be beautiful or offer any kind of attraction.

Yuken Teryua’s work proves that discarded everyday objects can be re-invented into something elegant and beautiful. The Japanese artist crafts toilet paper rolls with a level of detail so that they adopt a new identity as delicately sculpted pieces — reminiscent of columnar wind chimes intertwined in the branches of a tree. The Japanese artist has also used shopping bags and old pizza boxes in his collection of work that uses recycled materials to defy the defined roles of these objects.

Wire control

Created as a means of turning unsightly wires into a feature by bridging the gap between functional and fun design, KDDI commissioned a group of young product designers to come up with innovative ways of combating daily mobile aesthetic challenges - with some creative results.

www.kddi.com

Karamari (spaghetti charger)
Toris (bird's nest charger)


Mobile strap (fork-shaped earphone)
Chargy (charger bag)

This is really interesting and reminds me of a wire collection of jewelry I did. I plan on experimenting with more wire concepts.

Fusion Ethos Fashions Wire collection

Fusion Ethos Fashions featured in Stuff Boston

Sorry it has been so long before this blog has been updated. I needed a little break, now I'm back so please keep checking each day for updated info.

Fusion Ethos Fashions was featured in Stuff at Night. Check out the link http://stuffboston.com/get/archive/2009/11/16/get-seen-john-lauren-suzanne-ken.aspx or see info below.



Photo courtesy of Stuff Boston

Suzanne Piubeni, owner/jewelry designer at Fusion Ethos Fashions
She caught our attention because of her red kicks and funky necklace.
She was cute and casual in a Religion jacket, an H&M top, PF Flyers shoes by New Balance, and a necklace she designed herself.
Her favorite accessories use found objects, like old keys, measuring tapes, and shoe hardware.
She says she prefers jewelry with a past: "There's a story behind things that have already been used."
She'd love to raid the closet of "Lady Gaga - just to see what the hell's in there."

If you never heard of the brand Religion. It's known for its trademark Rock ‘n’ Roll inspired pieces, Religion initially launched in 1989 as a line of T-shirts and sweatshirts aimed at the rave scene. Located in East London’s edgy fashion epicentre, Religion quickly developed from a relatively underground label to a distinguished and unique brand within the International market place. Religion draws its inspiration from new sensations and experiences, looking into elements of the past to create original garments, transforming them into vintage with venom. http://www.religionclothing.co.uk/

This poses a good question as well who's closet would you raid?