# Colorful Fabric Creatures Sanctuary by Louise Saxton Reinterprets Traditional Domestic Artforms By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctuary-by-louise-saxton References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/louise-saxton-sanctuary) & [heide.au](http://www.heide.com.au/exhibitions/current/exhibition/louise-saxton-sanctuary/edate/2012-03-24/eid/14) Sanctuary by Louise Saxton is filled with stunningly artistic interpretations of animals both big and small. Forgoing the usual art supplies such as paint and even paper, this artist uses [vibrant and textured fabric and tulle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-world-sharp-edges) to depict birds, insects and more. Currently exhibiting at the Heide Museum of Modern Art in Melbourne, Australia, Sanctuary by Louise Saxton puts a modern spin on the traditional domestic artforms of [knitting, crochet, embroidery and quilting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-museum-magical-patterns). Saxton writes, "My current body of work reinterprets natural history and botanical paintings, reflecting the potential loss, of both species within the natural world and traditions within the home." By using [vintage fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures), she also strives to create sustainable artwork that addresses the past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Textile Art:** The rise of textile art in modern galleries opens opportunities for artists to reinterpret traditional artforms using vibrant fabrics and textiles. - **Sustainable Art:** Using vintage and repurposed fabrics for sustainable artwork provides disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and textile makers. - **Modern Craftmanship:** The emergence of modern craftmanship exhibits in art galleries creates new markets for artists and designers to showcase traditional techniques in unique ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The growth of textile art in galleries provides new markets for artists and gallery owners to exhibit and sell unique artworks. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The demand for sustainable artwork and modern craft techniques creates opportunities for textile manufacturing companies to redefine their production processes and materials. - **Home Goods:** The use of traditional domestic artforms in modern art creates new markets and innovation opportunities for home goods companies to collaborate with artists in creating unique and sustainable decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Sculptural Mall Dreamscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md)