British surface textile designer Francesca Baxter-Hunter is inspired by the ocean. She has created a series of beautiful wood panels that are subtly shaped and designed to highlight the natural color and texture of the wood.
On her website she says, "[m]y ethos is to create an essence of capturing a coastal moment in time that can be experienced wherever you are and communicate the effects, consequences and changes that occur along our beautiful coastline."
It is easy to see how Francesca Baxter-Hunter is inspired by the scenery around her in coastal Britain. The collection of wood panels is adorned with delicate features that resemble the way the coastal landscape is formed by the forces of the wind and water.
Coastal Carvings
Francesca Baxter-Hunter Creates Intricately Detailed Wood Panels
Trend Themes
1. Coastal-inspired Wood Art - Opportunity for artists to create intricately detailed wood panels that capture the essence of the coastal landscape.
2. Surface Textile Design - Potential for textile designers to use wood as a unique material to showcase natural colors and textures.
3. Environmental Awareness in Art - Growing trend of incorporating artistic representations of the effects, consequences, and changes occurring along coastlines.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - This trend presents an opportunity for artists and designers to create unique wood panel artworks.
2. Home Decor - Potential for incorporating coastal-inspired wood panels into home decor, adding a natural and serene touch.
3. Coastal Tourism - Opportunity to showcase and sell coastal-inspired wood panel artworks as souvenirs in coastal tourist destinations.