# Crystallized Porcelain Figurines Artist Chris Ritson Creates Colorfully Explosive Sculptures By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-ritson References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/02/10/chris-ritsons-grows-crystals-heads-dynamic-ceramic-sculptures/) & [chrisritson](http://www.chrisritson.com/) Chris Ritson has joined the ranks of artists interested in redefining the porcelain figurine sector. Instead of [sensualizing](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/europeeurope-by-aesf) these classic sculptures or turning them into [macabre alternatives](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-porcelain-dolls-by-jessica-harrison), Chris Ritson work is more akin to [Aganetha Dyck](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aganetha-dyck)'s work, in which she covered existing figurines in honeycomb. By using the chemical element bismuth, Chris Ritson has transformed otherwise mundane white porcelain figurines into an [explosion of color and texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness). The [crystallized surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-your-rocks-off-honey) predominantly takes over the head of these sculptures. Chris Ritson writes, "As artwork is meant to herald a great movement in the viewer into unknown lands of experience, these works are manifestations of the great mythic beacons of ineffable transmissions: Immortal Gods plucked form our literary tradition, all linked to the bridge that connects humans to the imperceivable truths beyond the body.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Redefining Porcelain Figurines:** Opportunity for artists to reimagine and transform traditional porcelain figurines using innovative techniques and materials. - **Color and Texture Explosion:** Incorporating bismuth to create vibrant and textured surfaces on porcelain figurines, offering a unique visual experience. - **Mythic Beacons of Art:** Exploring the connection between art and mythology, using figurines to convey profound and symbolic messages. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** Opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of traditional sculpture and create visually stunning works with unique materials. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating innovative and artistic porcelain figurines into home decor products, offering consumers a captivating and distinctive design element. - **Collectibles and Gifts:** Transforming porcelain figurines into collectible items with a modern twist, attracting a new generation of art enthusiasts and gift buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Expanded Ceramic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-fossils-1.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Sculpted Rhythm Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md)