# Abstract Alphabet Paintings Amy Woodside Turns Her Graphic Art into a Fashion Statement By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amy-woodside References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/amy-woodside-updates) & [amywoodside](http://www.amywoodside.com/) New Zealand graphic artist Amy Woodside has turned her [visual, text-based art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitesse) into a range of [sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear) (and t-shirts) for the AYR brand. Woodside has always been interested in making [art with words](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wordart). She creates abstract compositions of text, altering the letters we're used to seeing arranged a certain way, in order to enhance their visual appeal. Although the letters may seem arbitrary, they have a profound ability to transcend written communication, instead tapping into the more emotional language of art. If you take a creative interest in language and lettering, I suggest looking into Woodside's work. These patterns would look great hanging above your mantel in print-form, or emblazoned across your torso in the form of a sweater. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Text-based Fashion:** Graphic artists may find opportunities to create new fashion lines using abstract text-based designs. - **Emotional Language of Art:** Artists and marketers may explore using abstract lettering to evoke emotional responses in their customers or audiences. - **Decorative Typography:** Interior designers may find opportunities to incorporate abstract typography designs into home decor products and furnishings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands may incorporate graphic artists' text-based designs into their product lines, expanding their customer base. - **Art:** Artists may leverage abstract lettering to create new and distinct artistic styles, appealing to art buyers and collectors. - **Home Decor:** Home decor brands may collaborate with graphic artists to incorporate abstract typography designs into their products, appealing to customers seeking unique and artistic decor options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Cityscape-Inspired Artful Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambar.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Colorful Textured Artful Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absorbed-language.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md) - [Limited Art Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autotype.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md)