# Sculptured Paintings Erica Mahinay Creates Mix-Mashed Meaningful Art By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erica-mahinay References: [brwnpaperbag](http://www.brwnpaperbag.com/2011/03/02/erica-mahinay/) & [ericamahinay](http://www.ericamahinay.com/) Erica Mahinay is a talented artist who likes to shake things up a bit. She mixes [paintings with sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) for an interesting eye-popping effect. The paintings really connect with the [sculptures and vice-versa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes), as if they are one. I love how the works of art seem to be alive. You can physically touch part of the chandelier piece, while the other part of it is encapsulated inside the painting. Erica Mahinay explains that her “painting-constructions uti­lize the famil­iar­ity of the home to explore notions of long­ing, dis­place­ment, inver­sion, truth, self-deception and per­se­ver­ance.” Through her works, it is easy to see that the home is a center focus through [chairs, decorations, tables and bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop). The visual play of Erica Mahinay’s is truly the work of a great artist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 35% | 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 - **Mix-mashed Art:** The combination of paintings and sculptures creates visually stunning and immersive art experiences. - **Interactive Art:** The incorporation of touchable elements in the artwork blurs the line between viewer and art, offering a new level of engagement. - **Exploring Home:** Using familiar household items, the artist explores themes of longing, displacement, and self-reflection. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists can experiment with combining different mediums to create unique and captivating artwork. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating interactive sculptures into interior design can enhance the overall aesthetic of a space and create a more engaging environment. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can draw inspiration from the exploration of home themes to create innovative and thought-provoking designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Sculpted Rhythm Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md)