# Wooden Coral Artworks Joshua Abarbanel Creates 3D Sculptures Inspired by the Ocean By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-art References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/see-life-layered-wooden-sculptures-inspired-reefs/) & [joshuaabarbanel](http://www.joshuaabarbanel.com/2014/) The coral art of Joshua Abarbanel is not what a person might expect. It is a series of [intricate wood carvings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barricane-tables) that is inspired by the landscape of oceans. The coral art forms [reef-like layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat) that brings a little bit of the underwater world above sea level, which is something that the [Little Mermaid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-giant-forest-studio) could appreciate. Born in Manchester and based in Los Angeles, California, Abarbanel's coral art is full of complexity. Although not as colorful as the real deal, people will appreciate the different tones of earthy browns achieved through stains. The current coral art collection is titled 'See Life: New Works by Joshua Abarbanel," and was on display at the Hinge Parallel Gallery in Culver City. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ocean-inspired Woodcarving:** Incorporating ocean-inspired designs in wooden carvings has a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home decor industry - **Natural Earthy Tones:** Using natural and earthy tones in art and design is a growing trend in the interior decoration industry - **3D Sculptures:** The use of 3D printing and other advanced manufacturing techniques for creating sculptures has an opportunity for further innovation in the art industry ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The use of unconventional materials and techniques in art has an opportunity for further innovation and creativity - **Home Decor:** The incorporation of ocean-inspired designs in home decor products has disruptive innovation opportunities - **Interior Design:** Utilizing natural and earthy tones in interior design has an opportunity for further innovation in the industry ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-coralshaped-vase.md) - [Coral-Form Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alherd.md) - [3D-Printed Star Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition.md) - [Industrial Oceanic Home Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-electric-radiator.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md)