# Encased Glass Sculptures Laura Hart's Butterfly Masterpieces Celebrate Nature's Beauty By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encased-glass References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2015/05/laura-hart/) Laura Hart's encased [glass sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles) celebrate nature's raw and striking beauty. The art pieces depict varying butterfly species and are incredibly lifelike and detailed. The artist's glass creations vary in size, hue and detail and are intricately jeweled and hand-painted for added effect. Boasting sterling silver legs and antennas, these glass case insect sculptures are striking and will make one do a double take. Each of the encased elements appear ethereal and boast an incredible amount of detail. Drawing inspiration from the wings of [butterfly creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing), artist Laura Heart creates encased glass works that are crafted much like her recent [encased flowers series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation). Her works are currently on display at the Vessel Gallery and will stun nature lovers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Encased Glass Sculptures:** The trend of encased glass sculptures celebrates the raw and striking beauty of nature. - **Lifelike Butterfly Sculptures:** The trend of creating lifelike butterfly sculptures in glass showcases intricate detail and craftsmanship. - **Jeweled Glass Creations:** The trend of incorporating jewels and hand-painted details in glass sculptures creates captivating and ethereal art pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can explore the opportunities presented by encased glass sculptures and lifelike butterfly sculptures to attract nature lovers and art enthusiasts. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of jeweled glass creations to offer unique and visually stunning products for interior design and decor. - **Gallery and Exhibition:** Galleries and exhibition spaces can showcase encased glass sculptures and lifelike butterfly sculptures to captivate visitors and create memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Scientifically-Accurate Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-microbiology.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Artful Bright Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-your-rocks-off-honey.md)