# Melting Rug Sculptures Faig Ahmed Remixes Tradition With his Contemporary Carpet Art By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faig-ahmed-art References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2015/02/) & [faigahmed](http://faigahmed.com/) Faig Ahmed is an artist known for his ornate and culturally themed sculptures. Resembling melted textiles, his [carpet creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection) are inspired by his life in Baku, Azerbaijan. The masterpieces put a modern twist on tradition and are an updated translation of historical rugs. Faig Ahmed is a graduate from the Azerbaijan State Academy of Fine Art's Sculpture program and is also skilled in painting, video and installation art. The multi-talented artist references traditional Azerbaijan rugs in this series of sculptures and experiments with [distorted fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-talk) that are wall hung to create a greater spatial impact. The [large-scale sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad) are visually striking when photographed but are even more impactful for those who are lucky enough to experience them in person. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 74% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Rug Art:** Create interactive installations that bring traditional art forms into modern settings. - **Distorted Textile Sculptures:** Experiment with unconventional materials like carpet fibers to create visually striking pieces that play with perception and perspective. - **Cultural Homage in Art:** Reference historical art forms and incorporate them into contemporary art, bringing new life to traditional arts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists and galleries can showcase contemporary pieces that pay homage to traditional art forms and cultural heritage. - **Home Decor:** Home decor stores can incorporate distorted textile sculptures into their collections to offer visually unique and culturally significant statement pieces for customers looking for something outside of the norm. - **Museum Exhibitions:** Museums can curate exhibitions that highlight the intersection of contemporary and traditional art forms, offering patrons a glimpse into cross-cultural influences and the evolution of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Layered Landscape Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpieces-ii.md) - [Liquified Persian Textile Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/say-touche.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstraction-collection.md) - [Architecture Melding Artful Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cresco-rug.md) - [Reversible Colorful Felt Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softblock-rug.md) - [Dynamic Flatwoven Carpet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection.md) - [Math-Inspired Colorful Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weave-collection.md)