# Culture Mash-Up Sculptures Brendan Lee Satish Tang Mixes History and Pop Art in Ceramic Sculptures By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-sculptures1 References: [hifructose](http://hifructose.com/2018/01/24/brendan-lee-satish-tangs-ceramic-sculptures-mix-historical-pop-iconography/) & [brendantang](http://www.brendantang.com/) Brendan Lee Satish Tang explores the meaning of culture, heritage and pop iconography with his ceramic sculptures. Through his work, he aims to reproduce something that is both intellectually and visually compelling, while also attaining the ability to mirror "his identity as an ethnically mixed Asian Canadian." In his artist series 'Manga Ormolu,' the sculptor channels the realm of art history through [Chinese Ming dynasty vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucca-clay-museum) and contemporary pop culture. The mash-up technique in his ceramic sculptures mimics the popular notion of remixing musical soundtracks. The [hybridization of ceramic pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery) and techno pop art detailing is reminiscent of a more neo-classical approach to steampunk. In a statement about the series, Brendan Tang shares that it is "through content, form and material, [that the Manga Ormolu'] demonstrates the conflicting and complementary forces that shape our perception of Ourselves and the Other." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cultural Remixing:** The mash-up technique in Brendan Lee Satish Tang's ceramic sculptures demonstrates the potential for combining diverse cultural elements to create visually and intellectually compelling artwork. - **Neo-classical Steampunk:** Brendan Tang's hybridization of ceramic pottery and techno pop art detailing opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics. - **Identity Exploration:** Through his work, Brendan Lee Satish Tang explores the complexities of identity as an ethnically mixed Asian Canadian, providing opportunities for embracing diversity and challenging conventional notions of culture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The fusion of cultural elements and different artistic styles in Brendan Lee Satish Tang's ceramic sculptures can inspire artists and designers to create boundary-pushing, multidimensional works. - **Ceramics:** Brendan Tang's exploration of combining ceramic pottery with contemporary pop art detailing can spur innovative approaches within the ceramics industry, blurring the lines between traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics. - **Cultural Heritage Preservation:** Tang's Manga Ormolu series, which mirrors art history and pop culture, presents opportunities for cultural heritage preservation by stimulating conversations and reimagining how traditional and contemporary influences can coexist. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Cherubic Ceramic Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avant-arte.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [AI-Driven Ceramic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay.md)