# Galloping Horse Sculptures Artist James Doran-Webb Works with Salvaged Driftwood By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-doranwebb References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/james-doran-webb-driftwood-horses) & [jamesdoranwebb](http://www.jamesdoranwebb.com/) The work of James Doran-Webb is utterly breathtaking, especially his latest horse sculptures. Made to look as though they are galloping across the sandy beaches they have been displayed on, the sculptures are life-sized. James Doran-Webb manages to capture the true freedom and majesty of these creatures. Yet what makes them even more impressive is the fact that they are completely constructed out of [salvaged driftwood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition). Born in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and Based in Cebu, Philippines, James Doran-Webb boasts a background in restoration thanks to his parents livelihood. He was an accomplished antique dealer and cabinet maker before turning his attention to [driftwood furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barricane-tables). That soon turned into the [striking sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) such as the horses on the beach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Salvaged Material Art:** The use of salvaged driftwood as a medium for creating sculptures presents an opportunity for more artists to explore the use of found materials in their work. - **Realistic Sculptures:** The lifelike appearance of the horse sculptures demonstrates the potential for creating highly realistic representations of animals and other objects through skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail. - **Coastal-themed Art:** The display of the sculptures on sandy beaches serves as inspiration for artists to explore themes related to the ocean and coastal environments in their work. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists and art collectors have an opportunity to explore the use of unconventional materials and the creation of realistic sculptures that engage with the natural world. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers and home decor companies may tap into the use of salvaged driftwood furniture and sculptures to incorporate natural and sustainable elements into their designs. - **Tourism:** The display of the sculptures on beaches could serve as a draw for beach tourism and a potential opportunity for local businesses to offer related products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Primal-Themed Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-return.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md)