# Modern Sparrow Soakers the Maribu Birdbath Brings Landscape Sculpture into the 21st Century By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maribu-birdbath References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/48319/) & [joepaine.withtank](http://joepaine.withtank.com/products/maribu-bird-bath/73newsjo7722ed.jpg) Likely the image that most people see when they think about the concept of a bird bath is the elegant and romantic stone sculpture in the gardens of some gorgeous old French manor. The Maribu Birdbath is much different. Abandoning the integration of a pedestal entirely, Joe Paine's contemporary work comprises a slender pole painted white that extends upwards and then bends down to hold the weight of a suspended liquid-filled bowl beneath. The shape of the black dish is pure and geometric with a beautiful parabolic curve. A flat incised grate sits into the avian bathtub, providing a shallow place to stand and allowing water to seep up through the cracks. The Maribu Birdbath also has an additional perch for times of high rainfall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Bird Baths:** Opportunity for minimalist bird baths that prioritize sleek design and innovative features while still providing a functional watering space for birds. - **Vertical Bird Baths:** Disruptive potential in creating bird baths that utilize vertical designs to save space and create unique visual appeal in outdoor spaces. - **Multifunctional Bird Baths:** Opportunity for bird baths that incorporate additional features, such as perches and rainwater collection systems, to enhance functionality and convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Furniture and Decor:** Innovative bird baths can cater to the growing demand for unique and stylish outdoor furniture and decor, providing a standout feature for gardens and outdoor spaces. - **Gardening and Landscape Design:** Bird baths with innovative and modern designs can appeal to the gardening and landscape design industry, offering new ways to enhance the aesthetic appeal of outdoor spaces. - **Eco-friendly and Sustainable Products:** Creating bird baths with rainwater collection systems aligns with the eco-friendly and sustainable product trend, responding to consumer expectations for environmentally conscious options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iridescent Garden Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-school-of-fish-glass-bird-bath.md) - [AI-Enhanced Bird Baths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdfy-bath-pro.md) - [Elevated Water Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bird-mammal-shelter.md) - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Modern Civic-Inspired Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-fountain.md) - [Dual-Function Play Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy.md) - [Modern Interior Water Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bower-studios-pivot-fountain-limited-edition.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md)