# Sculptural Nature-Inspired Ceramics Vala Rae Launches a Beautiful Line That Elevates Aesthetics By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natureinspired-ceramics References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/23/vala-rae-stoneware-design/) & [valarae](https://www.valarae.com/) This nature-inspired ceramics collection is intricate, highly imaginative and pleasant to look at. It is designed in collaboration between Emily Rae Counts and Jessie Rose Vala -- an American craftspeople duo that makes up studio Vala Rae. From tiger-inspired [candle holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw030001na) to plant-patterned [relief vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torre-vases), the stunning nature-inspired ceramics are intended to serve an aesthetic purpose as decorative art objects, as well as a functional one. The duo put great thought into creating each piece. There is a certain surrealist quality present in the collection that immediately captures and retains attention. One of the recurring symbols in Vala Rae's offerings is the Evil Eye. While the palette is kept neutral and minimalist, it is surely the ceramics' shape, form, and symbology that are the most striking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 - **Nature-inspired Decorative Art Objects:** Opportunity for ceramic artists to collaborate with designers and create aesthetically pleasing and functional home decor pieces with a nature-inspired theme. - **Surrealist Ceramics:** Opportunity for ceramic artists to explore the use of symbolism and surrealism to create unique and captivating art objects. - **Minimalist Ceramics:** Opportunity for ceramic artists to create minimalist designs that highlight the shape and form of the object while keeping a neutral color palette. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to partner with ceramic artists to produce unique and beautiful nature-inspired pieces for their customers. - **Art:** Opportunity for art galleries and museums to showcase surrealist and nature-inspired ceramic art collections from emerging artists. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with ceramic artists to create beautiful and unique jewelry pieces inspired by nature and surrealism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Landscape-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-collection.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-and-drop.md) - [Adorable Ceramic Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-homeware1.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-home-collection.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Greenery-Inspired Textured Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-textured-ceramic-vase.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Artful Sculptural Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-collection-1.md) - [Exquisite Circular Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-vases.md)