# Destroyed Deck Displays Herbie Fletcher Salvages Broken Surfboards in His 'Wrecktangles' Series By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broken-surfboards References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/04/18/herbie-fletchers-wreck-tangle-surf-remnants/) & [herbiefletcher](http://www.herbiefletcher.com/) Surfing is an action-packed sport that can cause major damage when the waves get out of hand, resulting in [broken surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard) washing ashore in an eclectic mix of vibrant beach debris. Surfboard artist Herbie Fletcher collects the colorful decks and updates them into [explosive clusters of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) in his installation series entitled 'Wrecktangles,' a name which creates a visual for the tangle of damage that his collection embodies. [Normally disposed and discarded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmentos-de-mar), these smashed surfboards are now used as a way to share surf culture with the creative art world, taking the combination of contemporary design and active sports in a new direction. Broken surfboards look fantastic when clustered together in Fletcher's 'Wrecktangles' installation art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Art:** Creating art from salvaged materials, such as broken surfboards, presents opportunities for unique and sustainable artistic expressions. - **Sports-inspired Art:** Combining sports culture and contemporary design in art installations can attract both sports enthusiasts and art lovers, bridging the gap between the two communities. - **Environmental Consciousness:** Reusing and repurposing materials, like broken surfboards, demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and can inspire other industries to explore innovative ways to reduce waste. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace the trend of upcycled art to create unique and environmentally-conscious pieces that resonate with consumers. - **Sports and Recreation:** The sports and recreation industry can leverage the combination of sports-inspired art installations to enhance brand identity and engage their target audience in a new and immersive way. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can explore opportunities to repurpose damaged materials like broken surfboards, promoting a circular economy and reducing environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surfboard-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-collection.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Surfboard Waste Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-block-maui.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Surfing-Focused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raymond-pettibon-1.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md)