Surf's up with these stunning hand-crafted surfboards which feature embossed tattooed designs and a fire-burned effect. The personalized surfboards were created by Southern Australian brand Walker in collaboration with local artists Stephen Bowers and Quentin Gore. The boards are all made from solid paulownia wood, which is then laminated.
Walker have been creating and designing beautiful surfboards and furniture since 2007-- but we think these latest artist collaborations are real works of art. The boards are finished to a high quality and are sealed internally and have a fiberglass coating on the outside to make them 100% waterproof. Walker, created and owned by Peter Walker a senior Lecturer at the School of Art, Architecture and Design, University of South Australia, is influenced by the work of Tom Blake.
Photo Credits: designboom, complex
What's Driving This Trend
- Embossed Tattooed Designs
- Opportunity for artists and craftsmen to incorporate tattoo art into various products like furniture and accessories.
- Fire-burned Effect
- Potential for creating unique and aesthetically appealing designs by using fire-burning techniques on different materials.
- Personalized Surfboards
- Demand for customized surfboards opens up opportunities for artists and artisans to create one-of-a-kind designs.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can explore the integration of tattoo art and fire-burning techniques into their creations.
- Water Sports Equipment
- Potential for manufacturers to offer personalized surfboards with tattooed and fire-burned designs.
- Furniture and Home Decor
- Opportunity to incorporate tattooed and fire-burned designs into furniture pieces to create unique and visually striking home decor items.
