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Relic-Inspired Pottery

Ceramics by Laura Bird Takes Cues from Works of Ancient Civilizations

— April 17, 2013 — Art & Design
Ceramics by Laura Bird, a freelance illustrator and maker based in London, England, is comprised of primitive designs that recalls unearthed relics from ancient civilizations. Inspired by such past pottery designs, the creations appear to tell stories in playfully rudimentary ways. Full of beautiful objects, curiosities and ornaments, her designs can be decorative and practical.

At times, people might mistake the pieces in Ceramics by Laura Bird for the work of children. Yet it is this sense of imagination and innocence that will attract people to the works in the first place. Liv Siddell of Its Nice That wishfully writes, "If, in a few hundred years, whatever inhabits this earth digs up ancient relics to give them clues of our time, I hope that it’s not a fizzing, cracked pile of iPads and Lean Mean Grilling Machines, but Laura Bird’s pottery."
Trend Themes
1. Primitive Designs - Opportunity for businesses to incorporate primitive designs in their products, creating a sense of nostalgia and connection to ancient civilizations.
2. Storytelling Pottery - Disruptive innovation opportunity to design pottery that tells stories in a rudimentary and playful way, appealing to consumers' desire for unique and meaningful artifacts.
3. Decorative and Practical Objects - Potential for businesses to create beautiful and functional objects inspired by ancient pottery designs, appealing to consumers who appreciate both aesthetics and utility.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Home Decor - Opportunity for the art and home decor industry to showcase and sell pottery with relic-inspired designs, tapping into consumers' growing interest in unique and visually appealing objects.
2. Museum and Cultural Preservation - Disruptive innovation opportunity for museums to exhibit and promote relic-inspired pottery, facilitating a deeper understanding and appreciation of ancient civilizations through contemporary art forms.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - Potential for hotels, resorts, and tourist destinations to incorporate relic-inspired pottery as decor, offering guests a sense of history and cultural immersion.
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