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Chromatic Crystal-Like Totems

Amy Brener Creates Futuristic Sculptures Embedded With Found Objects

— September 24, 2012 — Art & Design
Like the totem poles of the future, Amy Brener's sculptures are stunningly sci-fi in a breathtaking way. Even she herself acknowledges this by describing them as "artifacts of an imagined future." In place of wood and animalistic carvings, this artist relies on crystal-like materials and color to convey emotion in an artistic manner. In reality, however, Amy Brener's artworks aren't made out of crystal. Instead, they are a combination of concrete, resin and pigment.

Based in New York City, Amy Brener pours color tinted resin into wooden molds and then embeds found objects such as mirrors, fractal lenses and circuit boards into them. Brener writes, "Their surfaces are complex crusts that appear to have cracked, crystallized and weathered with time. Within these crusts there are fragments of technology: the microchips, panels and screens of an unknown future."
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Sculptures - Creating sculptures that convey emotion using crystal-like materials and color presents an opportunity for innovative art installations.
2. Embedded Found Objects - The use of mirrors, fractal lenses, and circuit boards embedded in sculptures opens up possibilities for integrating technology and art.
3. Complex Crust Surfaces - Exploring the creation of intricate, cracked, and weathered surfaces in sculptures offers a chance to showcase the beauty of decayed aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can take inspiration from Amy Brener's sculptures to experiment with unconventional materials and techniques in creating unique artworks.
2. Technology - Technology companies can explore collaborations with artists like Amy Brener to incorporate technology components into artistic creations, blurring the lines between art and innovation.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can incorporate Amy Brener's sculptures as mesmerizing and futuristic decor pieces, adding an element of intrigue and sophistication to spaces.
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