Seattle’s Seraph and Splendor create handmade, one-of-a-kind and Baroque-inspired jewelry, art, home decor and purses. From jeweled fruits covered with sparkling gems to pillows with names like “Bathory” and “Queen Orion,” these artists are reviving Baroque style in their Etsy shop, Black Baroque Luxuries.
This decadent duo also creates truly unique mixed-media art pieces. The true pinnacle of Baroque decadence appears in their Oracle of the Horned Star, a bejeweled animal skull with obsidian eyes mounted on an antique brass base and dripping with jewels, antique findings, silk and organdy.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Handmade Jewelry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that connects artisans and customers for customized handmade jewelry.
- Baroque Revival
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a digital marketplace to promote and sell Baroque-inspired fashion and home decor.
- Mixed-media Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and art to create interactive mixed-media installations for immersive experiences.
Industries Being Reshaped
- E-commerce
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate virtual reality (VR) technology into online shopping experiences to enhance the presentation of luxury goods.
- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable materials and ethical practices into the production of high-end fashion and jewelry.
- Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered tools that assist artists in creating unique and personalized mixed-media artwork.
