«More is more», this can be called the style Kitsch which is characterized by the search for abundant saturation of forms, extravagant elements and striking colors. Its distinctive seal is based on the integration of various styles and times in a single spacebecause the harmony of the elements does not focus on making a symmetrical environment, but each component is the protagonist of space. In addition, lo Kitsch Consider a somewhat pretentious aesthetic, quite the opposite of minimalism.
Today this trend reaches its maximum splendor. Despite the extensive use of creativity to design a space Kitschthis style is not of the total pleasure of the entire public, when it becomes considered a Past trend of fashion and bad taste.
What is the trend Kitsch?
Its origin dates back to the European continent In the nineteenth century, between 1860 and 1870 with the German bourgeoisie who used huge mirrors within decoration, historical paintings and decorative elements that came from different eras and parts of the world.
It should be noted that the word Kitsch It has different interpretations of its origin, a theory is that it comes from the German verb Kitschen And refers to collecting trash from the street and make new furniture from the old, also of the verb Verkitschen What does it mean to make cheap. He was born for decades but vanished with the arrival of minimalism and contemporary. Now with the return of vintage styles, The trend Kitsch Bring maximalism back to today.
Who are exponents of the style Kitsch?
We have the knowledge that the style comes for many decades without knowing exactly the pioneers of it; However, artists such as Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol and Luis Ricardo Falero, among many others, They express in their works what can be defined as «abstract art»that wraps art Kitsch Being one free and subjective expression without response, without coherence and without it being necessary to be understoodjust appreciate and admire.
In the interior design area, designers such as Kelly Wearstler, Marcel Wander, Baptiste Bohu, Iris Apfel and Jonathan Adler, acquired maximalism as a personal seal for their signature, Making homes, visually rich environments in colors, shapes and textures by merging styles and times within their designs.