The Fern Forest Platter from home and fashion retailer Anthropologie embodies a nostalgic aesthetic that is brought to life with artist Rebecca Rebouche's illustrations. The folk art inspired home decor piece marries mixed media paintings and sculptural motifs.
Based in Louisiana, Rebecca creates works that pay tribute to a romantic, Southern aesthetic, synonymous with Gone With the Wind heroine and original southern belle Scarlett O'Hara.
The Fern Forest Platter from Anthropologie depicts a whimsical forest scene that is inhabited by a white rabbit, a bird and even a winged fawn that stands far in the drawing's distant backdrop. The painted illustration is accented with decorative edges and a flower-enriched frame decal that displays stunning color combinations.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Whimsical Home Decor
- Trend towards nostalgic, folk art inspired home decor with mixed media paintings and sculptural motifs opens up opportunities for innovative product designs.
- Hand-crafted Pottery
- The popularity of hand-crafted pottery creates opportunities for artists and makers to explore different techniques and aesthetics
- Nature-inspired Illustration
- Growing demand for nature-inspired illustration and design provides potential for artists and brands to experiment with different motifs and styles.
Where This Applies
- Home Decor
- The trend towards nostalgic home decor creates opportunities for home décor companies to innovate product offerings.
- Hand-crafted Goods
- As consumers increasingly seek hand-crafted goods, there is an opportunity for makers and small businesses to leverage this growing trend.
- Art and Design
- Increased demand for nature-inspired illustration and design creates opportunities for artists and designers to create new and unique products.
