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Metallic Stone Sculptures

The Untitled Series by Jim Hodges Features Reflective Boulders

— January 11, 2012 — Art & Design
The latest 'Untitled' series by Jim Hodges is a showcase of large-scale lustrous stones. These artful pieces are metallic and reflective, adorned in a multitude of varying tones. These stone sculptures are imaginative art pieces that are made from a combination of precious and common materials. Hodges concept for the exhibit is based on love, loss, identity and mortality. These stunning pieces prove that emotion can be evoked with simplicity.

The artist's use of manipulated, mirrored elements is fused with organic shapes making for a distinctive and dynamic exhibit. This sensational sculptural show stands alone as a powerful piece while allowing viewers to interact with it. Its large scale allows people to walk around the piece and to experience all of its aesthetic intricacies.
Trend Themes
1. Reflective Art - The trend of creating art that incorporates reflective surfaces and materials for a unique visual experience.
2. Organic Sculptures - The trend of using natural and organic shapes and materials in sculptures for a unique and harmonious look.
3. Mixed Media Art - The trend of combining different materials, both high-end and common, to create a unique and varied textured art piece.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - The use of reflective surfaces and organic shapes in sculptures and other art forms provides fine arts with new opportunities to evoke emotions and experiences in viewers.
2. Home Decor - Interior designers and home decor companies can incorporate reflective and organic sculptures into their designs as statement pieces or focal points, providing customers with unique and innovative home decor options.
3. Luxury Goods - Luxury good makers can incorporate mixed media art, combining high-end and common materials, into their offerings to create unique and one-of-a-kind products that appeal to discerning customers.
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