Grace Baldwin's Giant Junk Drawer Turns Everyday Ephemera into Oversized "Bigatures"
Grace Baldwin, who identifies as a Pop Artist, has developed "Bigatures," which are large-scale pop art interpretations of common objects. Her newest endeavor, the Giant Junk Drawer, showcases oversized nostalgic items such as paper clips, rubber bands, and a Blockbuster membership card. This initiative was inspired by Baldwin's creation of a giant pair of corded earbuds that serve as both a lamp and a speaker. Although she lacks formal training in the arts, she shifted her focus from miniatures to larger pieces. The project has gained popularity online, with followers contributing suggestions for items, making it a collaborative effort. Baldwin primarily works with wood and incorporates materials like PVC pipe and polymer clay, crediting the project's appeal to the universal experience of rummaging through drawers for everyday items.
Key facts
- Grace Baldwin coined the term "Bigatures" for her oversized recreations of everyday objects
- The Giant Junk Drawer includes paper clips, rubber bands, soy sauce packets, matches, and a Blockbuster membership card
- The project began after Baldwin made giant corded earbuds that doubled as a lamp and speaker, then a giant used pencil and Pink Pearl eraser
- Baldwin has no formal arts education beyond high school art classes
- She identifies as a Pop Artist and functional artist who makes furniture and decor
- Her main studio is her kitchen counters, plus a wood shop and "She shed" inspired by the show "Out of the Box"
- She works primarily in wood with a jigsaw and orbital sander, and uses PVC pipe, poster board, polymer clay, and insulation foam
- Followers online suggest objects for the drawer, which Baldwin calls a collaborative experience
Entities
Artists
- Grace Baldwin
Institutions
- PRINT Magazine