# Crystal Brass Knuckles Debra Baxter Makes Bizarre and Tough Pieces of Artwork By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-01-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debra-baxter References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/debra_baxters_crystal_brass_knuckles) & [debrabaxter](http://debrabaxter.com/) With titles for her art pieces such as "I'm going to realign your chakras, mother******" and "This will make you love me," I'm not sure if I should be laughing or crying because of Debra Baxter's art. The odd works of Debra Baxter consist of crystal brass knuckles, glass balloons as wel as weighted balloons. While I don't promise you'll understand all of the pieces, I do promise that you will reach your quota of bizarre for the day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crystal Art:** The trend of incorporating crystals into art is an opportunity for artists to uniquely showcase their creativity using natural materials. - **Unconventional Artistic Mediums:** The trend of using unconventional materials like brass knuckles as an art medium is a disruptive innovation opportunity to challenge the traditional paradigms of the art industry. - **Provocative Art:** The trend of provocative art that elicits an emotional response from the viewer offers an opportunity for artists to start a conversation and challenge societal norms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry has an opportunity to diversify its offerings by embracing unconventional materials and provocative themes. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of incorporating crystals into clothing or accessories as a way to add a unique touch to their products. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods brands can capitalize on the trend of using high-end materials like crystals and brass to create limited edition or one-of-a-kind art or products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Artful Bright Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-your-rocks-off-honey.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md)