# Brain-Like Labyrinths Brash Collective Explore Mindfulness and Self-awareness with This Piece By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brash-collective References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/08/19/intricate-puzzle-pieces-mind-themed-labyrinth-sci-arc-gallery/) & [sciarc.edu](https://www.sciarc.edu/)  Brash Collective is a design group that was co-founded by architectural designer Majeda Alhinai and William Virgil, SCI-Arc design faculty member. A [new installation at the SCI-Arc Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/some-kind-of-practice) showcases the latest concept exploration by Brash Collective. The installation is called Intentionally Opaque and it is described as "a brain-like labyrinth" because of its color and texture. The piece is made with CNC milling. The walls of the brain-like labyrinth consist of puzzle pieces because Brash Collective "wanted to take an unusual approach to the building brick [CNC milling], one that would require no bonding material." The Intentionally Opaque installation is essentially an exploration of [ideas of mindfulness and self-awareness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-calm), which are popular topics in today's day and age. Guests of the SCI-Arc Gallery can take their time and walk through the installation. Image Credit: Joshua White ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mindful Labyrinths:** Exploring mindfulness and self-awareness through immersive labyrinths made with new technologies. - **CNC Milling Innovation:** Using CNC milling to create puzzle-piece-like structures as a new approach to building brick. - **Immersive Installations:** Using installations to create immersive experiences for guests to explore ideas of mindfulness and self-awareness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Introducing new technologies to art and design industries to create unique immersive experiences. - **Architecture:** Using CNC milling to create innovative buildings and structures with puzzle-piece-like shapes. - **Mental Wellness and Mindfulness:** Using immersive installations to create safe spaces for individuals to explore mental wellness and mindfulness practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Mirrored Hall Visual Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internamente.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Sculptural Mall Dreamscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary.md) - [Maze-Inspired Performance Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-time.md) - [Chaos-Insppired Ceramic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-installation1.md) - [Hug-Recreated Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-calm.md)