# Ridiculous Relief Art The Lawrence Asher Gallery Featuring Architect and Artist Christopher Mercie By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-04-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christopher-mercier References: [art-milk](http://art-milk.com/christopher-mercier/) & [larkgalleryonline](http://www.larkgalleryonline.com/winners_pages/christophermercier/index.html#) Artist Christopher Mercier has a day job as an architect. His use of relief in his artwork -- with pieces coming up off the canvas at different levels -- shows his interest with 3D space. Christopher Mercier's work is [almost sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series) and it seems likely that his future work may become entirely self-standing. The work of Christopher Mercier will be exhibited in April in Los Angeles at the [Lawrence Asher Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lawrence-technological-university). Check out his site for more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **3D Relief Art:** The use of relief in artwork, with pieces coming up off the canvas, presents an opportunity for new and innovative 3D artistic experiences. - **Blurring Art and Sculpture:** The combination of architectural elements and artwork blurs the line between traditional mediums and opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in both fields. - **Self-standing Artworks:** The transformation of artwork into self-standing pieces creates an opportunity for unique and interactive installations that challenge the traditional notion of art display. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can explore showcasing 3D relief art to attract new audiences and create immersive experiences that go beyond traditional two-dimensional artworks. - **Architecture:** Architects can integrate elements of relief art into their designs, blurring the line between functional structures and creative expressions. - **Art Supply Manufacturing:** Art supply manufacturers can develop new materials and tools specifically designed for creating 3D relief art, providing artists with innovative resources to explore new artistic possibilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cloister-Style Sculptural Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meridiano.md) - [Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zemlya.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Contemporary Gallery Display Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-fisher-seaport-gallery.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md)