# Subtle Wooden Relief Art Artist Kai Linke Presents New Show 'Blasted Familii' By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-linke References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/013524.php) & [kailinke](http://www.kailinke.com/web/Englisch/Home/) Kai Linke used the medium of wood relief for his new show at IMM Cologne. He features nature scenes, including [birds and plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds), in [wood reliefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition) on chests, walls, and [lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works). He also has a peculiar piece featuring a lemon. Kai Linke's work has been featured here before. The artist resides in Germany and shows his work all around the world. **Implications** - In today's society, a large number or urban or metropolitan residents are encountering a weakening connection with the environment. A simple way for businesses to restore these feelings is by creating products that emulate nature or earth-like characteristics, such as using wood, plants or animals. Businesses that devote their efforts to bonding individuals with the planet will benefit in a wide variety of ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 14% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Designs:** Designers can capitalize on the desire for a connection to nature by creating products that incorporate elements like wood, plants, and animals. - **Wood Relief Art:** Artists can explore the medium of wood relief to create unique and visually appealing pieces that capture the beauty of nature. - **Increasing Environmental Consciousness:** There is a growing demand for products that help individuals reconnect with nature and promote sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can offer nature-inspired furniture and décor pieces to cater to customers desiring a connection with the environment. - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can explore wood relief art as a medium to create innovative and nature-inspired pieces. - **Sustainable Product Development:** Businesses can focus on developing sustainable products that align with the increasing environmental consciousness of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Time-Layered Wood Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-of-wood.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-to-earth.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Nature-Reconnecting Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation.md) - [Wooden Resin Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinship-exhibition.md) - [Textured Pine Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine.md) - [Artful Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowledge-of-all-dark-things.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md)