# Dazzling Driftwood Reliefs Lee Borthwick Creates Awe-Inspiring Decor By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-borthwick References: [leeborthwick](http://www.leeborthwick.co.uk/section419460.html) & [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/11/01/artist-lee-borthwick/) These rustic architectural reliefs are the handiwork of Scottish-based artist Lee Borthwick. His most recent series entitled 'In the Attic' features [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-object) meticulously arranged into startling geometric patterns. Made using [contrasting grades of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-of-wood), these reliefs are peppered with interesting juxtapositions of a diverse medley of grain. A symphony of texture, these pieces almost beg to be experience through touch as well as careful observation. The series was unveiled as part of the decor on the fifth floor of the [Arts Council of England](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-geometry-of-play). These incredible pieces are on loan for an 18-month period and then they will be available for purchase, so all you art-hungry treasure hunters keep your eyes peeled for these textured treats. Beautiful in their stoic simplicity and awe-inspiring in their staggering monumentality, the complex 'In the Attic' series by Lee Borthwick will keep your eyes searching hungrily for every minute detail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Material Art:** The use of recycled materials in art provides an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly creative expression. - **Geometric Patterns:** The incorporation of geometric patterns in art and design offers a visually striking and modern aesthetic. - **Tactile Artwork:** Artwork that invites touch and sensory exploration creates a unique and immersive experience for viewers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the use of recycled materials and geometric patterns to create innovative and environmentally conscious pieces. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate tactile artwork into their product offerings, providing consumers with visually stunning and engaging pieces for their interiors. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can collaborate with artists to create unique accessories and garments using recycled materials and geometric patterns, offering consumers eco-friendly and stylish options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Natural Material-Transformed Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borrowed-earth-collaborative.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Artful Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowledge-of-all-dark-things.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md)