Functional Art - Changing the relationship between man and art

Functional art combines art with practical utilitarian objects. No longer do ordinary objects need to be plain and boring. Blending form, appearance, and function, it challenges the traditional separation between art (created solely for aesthetics) and everyday objects.

Functional art is created with the intent of being used and interacted with, not just viewed from a distance. It is a rediscovery of the relationship between man and art, a total change in the artistic experience.

The design must consider both its intended use and its aesthetic appeal, with the goal of bringing beauty and practicality into daily life making home environments more unique and stylish.

Here are some simple examples of how functional art changes a space.

It took 3 ugly magnets to hold up a calendar and still barely worked. On the right you see one magnet that easily does the job and looks good doing it. It changes clutter to beauty and actually has a profound effect on how the room looks.

The picture above speaks for itself. The difference between a regular key holder and functional art.

How about the paper towel holders shown below. The regular one is expensive and

nice but just so utilitarian compared to the other 2 examples. Functional art can truly change your living space from boring and cold to bold and colorful.