# Poet-Rendered Pen-And-Ink Pictures The Sylvia Plath Sketches Collection is Delicate and Detailed By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvia-plath-sketches References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/8846565/Sylvia-Plath-drawings-at-The-Mayor-Gallery.html) & [theparisreview.org](http://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2012/06/12/look-sylvia-plaths-sketches/) The Sylvia Plath Sketches collection, previously on display at London's Mayor gallery, is a delicate and precise assortment of [pen-and-ink drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) that truly exhibit the writer's range of creative talent. The pieces were recently revived and put on display after the late author's passing and feature [sailboats, cats, jewelry, jugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection) and other everyday objects drawn against a plain backdrop. Although each piece is simple in its subject matter, the attention to detail that the creator paid to each drawing is impressive, especially considering Plath's limited used of [drawing utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pen). While none of the sketches are particularly extraordinary, it is the way that the mundane is crafted with such a keen eye for precision that makes each piece interesting to observe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pen-and-ink Art Trend:** Artists are opting for pen-and-ink drawings for a simple yet intricate image which evokes feelings of nostalgia. - **Reviving Art Collections Trend:** Reviving famous artists' collections is becoming more popular with new discoveries and for paying tribute. - **Mundane Subject Matter Trend:** Artists are drawing inspiration from everyday objects and experiences to create unique and interesting pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** Pen-and-ink art could disrupt the traditional style of painting and bring back the trend of illustrative sketches. - **Museum and Exhibition:** Reviving little-known works within collections could attract a new audience and change the narrative of a particular artist's legacy. - **Publishing:** The trend of drawing mundane objects with such detail could be a new way to bring audiences back to print media-style illustrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Sculptural Collector Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vesper-collection.md) - [Collaborative Art Museum Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papier-x-the-met.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Exquisitely Artistic Vase Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-many-dreams.md) - [Visual Poetry Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetry-creation.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md)