# Avant-Garde Historical Trinkets These Claire Partington Hoops Sculptures Portray Whimsical Imagery By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claire-partington References: [artstormer](http://artstormer.com/2013/01/29/hoops-ceramic-sculptures-by-claire-partington/) & [clairepartington](http://www.clairepartington.co.uk/) These Claire Partington ‘Hoops’ sculptures portray a whimsical concept that plays with perception. The avant-garde art pieces are delicate and demure, depicting monarch-resembling subjects that are draped in beautiful textiles and clad in the most ornate of [jewelled accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece). From their opulent wardrobe to their sculptural hairdos, these subjects showcase traditional beauty with a whimsical twist. Whether sporting [animalistic octopus or avian heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) or donning gilded skull masks, these sculptures are both decorative and sinister in their subject matter. In addition to blurring the lines between animal and human features, these [ceramic sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin) from the Claire Partington ‘Hoops’ series defy tradition and prove to exude an air of eccentric elegance that fuses fresh subject matter with an old world charm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unconventional and playful sculptures that challenge traditional art norms. - **Blurring Boundaries:** Potential for companies to develop products or experiences that defy traditional categorizations and merge different concepts or elements. - **Eccentric Elegance:** Opportunity for fashion and luxury brands to incorporate quirky and unexpected elements into their designs, appealing to consumers seeking unique and distinctive aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and explore unconventional materials and concepts. - **Home Decor:** Potential for home decor companies to offer whimsical and unique sculptures as decorative pieces, appealing to customers looking to add a touch of creativity and charm to their living spaces. - **Fashion and Luxury:** Opportunity for fashion and luxury brands to incorporate eccentric and whimsical elements into their collections, attracting consumers seeking distinctive and unconventional styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Chunky Sculptural Hoop Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patra-oversized-hoops.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Avant-Garde Sculptural Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-edition.md) - [Unexpected Artful Headphone Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-vermeer-1.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Sculpted Rhythm Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md)