Significant Objects: Porcelain Scooter
Significant Objects is a project where writers and artists try to attach significance to a thrift store object there by creating something of greater value. After the object as are written about they are placed on eBay at their original price and then their added value is determined by how high the price goes over the minimum bid. As of Wednesday, 35 objects valued at under $50 have been sold for over $1000.
Significant Objects teamed up with the design blog Design Observer last week. Several of Design Observers bloggers signified about some significant objects this week. My friend and musician Teddy Blanks is a pretty regular contributer to Design Observer and he was asked to do something for the project. Teddy decided to write a song called “Figurines” about a small Porcelain Scooter that he was assigned. The scooter cost $1 at a thrift store and is currently selling for $2.38. That is a 138% increase! But don’t worry, you still have time to bid!
Check out the song below, and read the lyrics by clicking here.
