# Architecturally Minimalist Artwork The 'Ar' by Tofer Chin Exhibit Interprets Simplified Structure By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2013-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-by-tofer-chin References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/tofer-chins-ar-at-lu-magnus-gallery) & [toferchin](http://www.toferchin.com/) Each captivating [minimalist piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier) in the 'Ar' by Tofer Chin exhibition aims to showcase the artist's perspective inspired by architectural and geological forms. Chin boasts an aesthetic that capitalizes minimalism as artistic language. His second solo exhibit, titled with the Portuguese word for air, draws attention to the stark usage of negative space. The [sculptures and paintings featured](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/between-the-lightness-and-the-darkness) in 'Ar' explore patterns from both architectural facades and geological forms seen by the artist in his travels. Chin translates these forms into [geometric construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart) that acts as "a window into a psychological space, as each piece is based on the keyhole perspective, seeing only a portion of the whole picture," says Lu Magnus Gallery. 'Ar' by Tofer Chin makes for a fascinating and aesthetically stimulating exhibit that is a foray into the psyche, virtually materializing the rationality of an artist's mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Artwork:** Opportunity for artists to explore the use of negative space and geometric construction. - **Architectural Inspiration:** Potential for architects to incorporate minimalist and geometric elements into their designs. - **Geological Forms:** Possibility for designers to draw inspiration from the natural world and incorporate organic shapes in their creations. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Chance for artists to create minimalist artworks using negative space and geometric construction. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design buildings using minimalist and geometric elements. - **Design:** Potential for designers to incorporate organic shapes and geological forms into their creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Monochrome Sculpture Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition.md) - [Sculptural Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-in-between.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md)