# Fairytale Finger Flora Valerie Hammond Twilight By Sandra Winn | Published 2008-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytale-inspired-art-valerie-hammond-twilight-contes-de-fees References: [designspongeonline](http://www.designspongeonline.com/) & [garsonbakerfineart](http://www.garsonbakerfineart.com/dynamic/exhibit_detail_ss.asp?ExhibitID=11) Valerie Hammond’s Twilight: Contes de Fées, will be the featured exhibit at Garson Baker Fine Art in New York, NY, from September 11-October 11. The phrase “contes de fées” is French for [fairy tales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy)—which happen to be Hammond’s inspiration for her beautiful and exquisite art. She uses [glass beads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) to intertwine hands with ferns and ivy. Her wax, silk, and wire combination called “Transition”, shows a hand evolving into a flower. All of the fine artwork in Hammond’s Twilight series is stunning—any of them would make a wonderful addition to bring a touch of class and elegance to [home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alices-adventures-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Fairy Tale-inspired Fine Art:** Creating and selling fine art inspired by fairy tales is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the art industry. - **Incorporating Natural Elements Into Art:** Exploring and utilizing natural elements like glass, ferns, and ivy in fine art is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the art industry. - **Wire Sculptures:** Innovating with wire sculptures to create art pieces like the Transition series is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the art industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can capitalize on fairy tale-inspired works or incorporating natural elements in artwork. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can take advantage of these fine art pieces to add a touch of elegance and class to homes. - **Craft Supplies:** Craft suppliers that provide glass beads, wire, and other natural elements can capitalize on increasing demand from artists who want to experiment and create with these materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md) - [Earthy Sophisticated Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folk-and-flora.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md) - [Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-realm-of-light.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Evening Sky-Inspired Lighting Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-sky.md) - [Flora-Themed Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fantastical-flora-collection.md)