# Experimental Metallic Lighting Julien Carretero Turns Metallic Materials into Artistic Lights By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-lighting References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/contrast-experimental-lighting-by-julien-carretero-for-victor-hunt/) & [stealmag](http://stealmag.com/architecture-21115.html) ‘Contrast’ is an [experimental lighting series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawabi) designed by Julien Carretero for the Victor Hunt Gallery. The collection is [metal-based](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape), with Carretero examining and playing with materials such as bronze, copper and steel. Carretero manipulates these materials – namely industrial pipes -- to achieve [unusual lighting formations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-pendant-light). In one piece, Carretero uses a laser to reveal and illuminate the inside of these industrial pipes. Not only is this a fantastic light construction, it also juxtaposes the interior and exterior of the pipe (staying true to the collections title ‘Contrast’). These hollowed-out pipes are surprisingly beautiful once Carretero is finished with them. The entire collection is absolutely tremendous and I encourage those who are interested in the repurposing of raw materials to check it out. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/contrast-experimental-lighting-by-julien-carretero-for-victor-hunt/), [stealmag](http://stealmag.com/architecture-21115.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Experimental Lighting:** Exploration of unconventional materials and techniques to create artistic lighting designs. - **Repurposing Raw Materials:** Creative utilization of raw materials to design functional, yet beautiful lighting products. - **Industrial Pipe Aesthetics:** Innovation in lighting design by incorporating the look and feel of industrial pipes. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Design:** Designing efficiency lighting systems that incorporate recycled materials and unconventional techniques. - **Industrial Design:** Creating aesthetically pleasing and functional industrial products by experimenting with unconventional materials. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating unconventional lighting fixtures that align with industrial aesthetics in commercial and residential design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metal-Inspired Homeware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kutarq-studio.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Suspended Mirrored Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-collection-1.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Volcanic Rock Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-parallel-black-collection.md) - [Moon-Inspired Column Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/column-lights.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vector-series.md)