# Melting Glacier Benches The Drift Chair Sculptures Replicate Sedimentary Layers of the Earth By M | Published 2016-01-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-sculptures References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2016/01/20/bench-inspired-by-glaciers/) & [fernandomastrangelo](http://www.fernandomastrangelo.com/) Talented designer and creative Fernando Mastrangelo brings awareness to melting glaciers and the natural changing of the Earth's surface with a series of chair sculptures that capture the continual movement of the various layers of the planet. The benches feature a [mixture of color and texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmologyscape) to showcase this transition in the furniture pieces. The Drift collection highlights the detailed [bench sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes) by Mastrangelo made from sand, cement and dye to capture the melting ice mountains. At one end, the bench features a rectangular shape connecting to a miniature recreation of a glacier mound carved from sand and cement. The glacier portion blends into the bench and features a gradient color transition from blue to white to showcase the layers in the ice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Environmental Awareness in Design:** Designers can use their creations to bring attention to environmental issues, such as melting glaciers, and inspire action. - **Replicating Natural Phenomena in Art:** By replicating natural processes, like the movement of sedimentary layers, artists can create thought-provoking pieces that highlight the beauty and fragility of the natural world. - **Texture and Color in Furniture Design:** Texture and color can be used as a storytelling tool in furniture design, allowing designers to create visually striking pieces that evoke emotion and tell a story. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors have the opportunity to create visually captivating pieces that not only serve as decorative elements but also spark conversations about important global issues. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can incorporate innovative designs that utilize texture and color to differentiate their products in the market and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Environmental Activism:** The environmental movement can leverage creative works, like the Drift collection, to raise awareness about climate change and inspire people to take action in protecting the planet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md) - [19th-Century-Inspired Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scottish-designers.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Spiral-Inspired Minimal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-sculpture-bench.md) - [Topographical Recycled Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-coffee-tables.md) - [Wood-Inspired Patterned Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-chair.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md)