# Wooden 3D Public Installments Artist Joe Iurato is Changing the Way We See Public Spaces By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-joe-iurato References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/03/the-wild-adventures-of-joe-iuratos-tiny-wooden-figures/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [joeiurato](http://www.joeiurato.com/) Artist Joe Iurato creates small realistic-looking [wooden figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) and displays them in [public places](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures) across New Jersey. Iurato makes these wooden designs from spray painted cutouts that are about 15” in size. His work often depicts people swinging off bridges, leaning against walls or doing various other activities like [skateboarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works) and playing acoustic guitar. All of the characters appear to look life-like and some are personified as artists who are responsible for creating their own surroundings. Iurato produces a make-believe world for these figurines while igniting curious conversation and stares from people passing by. Each piece is meant to be unpredictable while engaging interest from the public. Iurato wants his work to impact viewers while transacting intimate connections with the public and reminding one to be present in the moment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Realistic Wooden Figurines:** The trend of using realistic wooden figurines in public spaces opens up opportunities for artists to creatively engage with their audience. - **Interactive Public Art:** The trend of interactive public art installations encourages artists to create experiences that actively engage and captivate the public. - **Augmented Reality in Art:** The trend of incorporating augmented reality into art installations allows for a blend of physical and digital elements, offering new possibilities for artistic expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can explore the use of innovative materials and techniques to create realistic wooden figurines for public installations. - **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism and travel industry can leverage interactive public art installations as attractions that enhance visitor experiences and promote local culture. - **Technology and Entertainment:** The technology and entertainment industry can harness augmented reality to create immersive art experiences that blur the line between physical and digital realms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md)