# Distorted Traditional Statues Affiliati Peducci/Savini Manipulate Marble and Classic Beauty By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affiliati-peducci-savini References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2010/07/19/rubber-hercules/) & [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/2269_the_marble_illusions_of_affiliati_peducci-savini) As you can see with the featured works of Affiliati Peducci/Savini, it seems to be a rather popular phenomenon of late to [distort traditional works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). Creating [marble sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handchiseled-marble-basin) with uniquely misshapen forms, Matteo Peducci and Mattia Savini have pooled their enormous skills to create noteworthy art pieces. Working under the name Affiliati Peducci/Savini, these two [young Italian sculptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arianna-de-luca) have experimented with their medium to the point of mastery. Although the distortion of classic beauty may be looked down upon by some, I think it's pure artistic genius. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Distorted Sculpture:** Exploring the trend of distorting traditional works of art, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating unique and thought-provoking sculptures. - **Innovative Medium Experimentation:** The trend of experimenting with different mediums to create art, such as marble sculptures with misshapen forms, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art world. - **Reinterpretation of Classic Beauty:** The trend of reinterpreting classic beauty through distorted sculptures presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in challenging traditional notions of aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** In the art and sculpture industry, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating distorted sculptures that challenge traditional artistic norms. - **Creative Design:** In the creative design industry, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation in experimenting with different mediums and reinterpreting classic beauty through unique and unconventional forms. - **Fine Arts Education:** In the field of fine arts education, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation in teaching and exploring the trend of distorting traditional works of art to foster creativity and critical thinking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Sculptural Marble Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)