# Abstract Ash Wood Art Jaws by Vivian Chiu is Both Refined and Rugged By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-by-vivian-chiu References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/02/23/jaws-by-vivian-chiu/) & [vivianchiudesigns](http://vivianchiudesigns.com/Jaws) Jaws by Vivian Chiu is another stunning art piece that adds an abstract presence to the artist's existing body of work. Unlike her [Mohawk Headdress](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohawk-headdress-by-vivian-chiu), [Psych Cabinet](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psych-cabinet) and [Inception Chair](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-chair), this impressive sculpture serves no other purpose than to look good. Made out of individual tapered pieces of Red Oak ash wood, Jaws by Vivian Chiu was long-grain glued, then grinded and finally shaped. This process resulted in a textured surface on one side and a smooth one on the other. The overall aesthetic is organic, even though this sculpture is not necessarily inspired by nature, especially since the grain is lined up, which creates a seamless grain on the smooth surface. Jaws by Vivian Chiu is both refined and rugged. It is a beautiful balance between man and nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abstract Presence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to create abstract art that adds a unique and striking presence. - **Textured Surface:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop techniques to create textured surfaces that enhance the aesthetic and tactile experience of art and design. - **Seamless Grain:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent methods to achieve seamless grain patterns in sculptural and furniture designs, merging craftsmanship and technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional methods and digital technology to push the boundaries of artistic expression and create captivating visual experiences. - **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unconventional materials and textures into furniture design, blurring the line between functional pieces and sculptural art. - **Craftsmanship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace innovative manufacturing processes and materials to revitalize traditional craftsmanship, transforming the way we appreciate and interact with handcrafted objects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Oak Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novus-collection.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Island-Inspired Wooden Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-table.md) - [Traditional Chinese-Inspired Wavy Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-collection.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Stone Vein-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-chair.md)