# Deconstructed Geometric Abstractions Artist Benjamin Gardner Explores Organic Chaos Through Art By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benjamin-gardner References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/04/18/made-with-color-presents-benjamin-gardners-deconstructed-geometric-abstractions/) & [benjaminagardner](http://www.benjaminagardner.com/) The world is never as clean and orderly as people would like to believe it is; artist Benjamin Gardner embraces the [chaotic and abstract nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) of his environment to create a deconstructed sense of beauty that many will find themselves drawn to despite their desire to escape it. Interestingly, the [art of geometry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped) has been explored quite a lot of late, but Benjamin Gardner strays away from the straight lines and measured shapes for art that is more organic. Hailing from the American mid-west, Benjamin Gardner calls on more [mystical and magical influences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) to inspire his work. He writes, "In an over-explained and over-quantified culture with a focus on monetary gain I take solace in superstitions, divination, and folklore." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organic Abstraction:** The trend of exploring organic shapes and structures in abstract art presents an opportunity to disrupt traditional geometric forms. - **Mystical Inspiration:** Drawn to superstitions, divination, and folklore, artists and designers can innovate by incorporating mystical elements into their work. - **Imperfect Beauty:** The desire for imperfect and chaotic beauty challenges traditional notions of order and perfection in art and design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Art:** Fine artists can innovate by experimenting with organic abstraction and mystical inspiration to create unique works that challenge traditional techniques and styles. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can disrupt traditional design principles by incorporating organic shapes and mystical elements into their work, creating new and intriguing visual experiences. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can utilize the trend of imperfect beauty to create designs that challenge conventional standards of beauty and bring a unique perspective to the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Vibrant Sculptural Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staged-show.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Artful Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowledge-of-all-dark-things.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md)