Audrey Kawasaki fans are in luck, because the multifaceted artist is releasing a limited edition of wooden, painted brooches carved with a laser.
While these intricate brooches were designed by Kawasaki, she also had the help of Bryan Cowe, who engraved and prepared them. According to Kawasaki's online journal, the brooches, from conception to completion, took about one year to make.
Audrey Kawasaki's wooden brooches can be purchased at her official website.
Implications - FIRST SENTENCE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE.
The themes presented in Kawasaki's works are dichotomous in nature, presenting famous battled between innocent and erotic, disturbing yet alluring and dark yet bright. Her detailed and striking graphics are juxtaposed against the natural beauty of the wood panels that serveas her canvas, creating inviting works of art.
What's Driving This Trend
- Laser-carved Accessories
- The trend of incorporating laser technology in designs for accessories creates opportunities for exclusive, intricate and personalized products.
- Wood as the New Canvas
- The trend of using wood as canvas for artistic works creates opportunities for unique, natural-looking, and eco-friendly products.
- Limited Edition Artworks
- The trend of releasing limited edition arts and crafts could create artificial scarcity and exclusivity on products, stimulating sales and generating buzz.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Accessories
- Businesses specializing in designing and producing fashion accessories can leverage the use of laser technology to offer intricate and personalized products.
- Fine Art and Crafts
- Businesses in the fine art and crafts industry can take advantage of using wood as canvas to offer unique and eco-friendly products.
- Collectibles and Memorabilia
- Businesses specializing in collectibles and memorabilia can mimic Kawasaki's technique of creating limited edition artworks to tap into the high-end, luxury collectors market.
