# Illuminating Wooden Carved Cubes This Artist Has Crafted a Carved Wooden Cube That Emits Light By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carved-wooden-cube References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/363563/Artist-Explores-Culture-And-Religion-With-Light-And-Shadow-Installation/) & [twistedsifter](http://twistedsifter.com/2014/02/shadow-cub-intersections-by-anila-quayyum-agha/) A mixed media artist named Anila Quayyan Agha has crafted a carved wooden cube in fine detail. This installation has the ability to light up through the intricate carvings in the cube. It's titled 'Intersections' with an intriguing play on light and shadows that make this cube stand out from a distance. It has extraordinary geometric patterns along the walls that cover every inch of the gallery room. The cube makes a reference to a place called Alhambra, an ancient [Islamic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakkas-boytu) palace found in Spain. It has a religious aspects that tributes the palace in a spiritual and enlightening artistic form. This carved wooden cube would be an astonishing experience when viewing the light emitted throughout the detailed carvings. Its intricate patterns are what make this cube a revolutionary installment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mixed Media Art:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with combining different mediums to create unique and visually stunning installations. - **Light Emitting Sculptures:** Potential for artists to explore the use of intricate carvings and lighting elements to create captivating illuminated sculptures. - **Geometric Patterns:** Growing trend of incorporating intricate geometric patterns in artwork to create visually appealing and complex designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artificial Lighting:** Potential for lighting companies to develop innovative solutions for illuminating intricate carvings in art installations. - **Fine Woodworking:** Opportunity for woodworking craftsmen to specialize in creating highly detailed and intricate wooden sculptures. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase and promote the work of artists creating light emitting sculptures and installations with intricate patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Cube Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qub-candlestick.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambient-lamp-design.md) - [Math-Driven Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light.md) - [Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-crystal.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Spiritually Inspired Artisanal Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triris.md)