Berd Vay'e, the New York-based artisans, recently launched a new chess-themed art series, appropriately titled the 'Checkmate Collection.' The luxurious new capsule includes six life-sized pieces from the royal chess court including the Pawn, the Knight, the Bishop, the Rook, the Queen of Parts (Queen), and the Grand Master (King).
The inspiration for creating the unique art collection comes from the childhoods of the creators. "Chess is a mind game that requires time and strategy. It is very complex, like the foundations of watchmaking. Growing up, it was our favorite
sport and pastime, the way baseball and football are in America." says Berd Vay’e co-founder and artisan Eddie Kurayev.
Each Checkmate sculpture is individually sold ranging from $7,500.00-$10,800.00 USD.
Chess-Themed Art Collections
Berd Vay'e Debuts the New Checkmate Collection, a Tribute to Chess
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Chess Art Collectibles - There is an opportunity for artists and sculptors to create unique and luxurious art collections inspired by classic games that can serve as collectibles for people with a passion for chess.
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3. Gamified Art Collections - There is an opportunity to create art collections that are inspired by popular games like chess and can be used as game boards or serve as decorative pieces for players and collectors alike.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - Artists and sculptors can tap into this trend to create unique and luxurious chess-inspired art collections that can serve as collectibles for a niche market.
2. Interior Design and Home Décor - Interior designers can use chess-inspired art pieces and décor to add a touch of sophistication and functionality to modern homes.
3. Game and Toy Industry - Game and toy manufacturers can collaborate with artists to create gamified art collections that serve as both game boards and decorative pieces for collectors and fans of popular games like chess.