# Broken Brutalist Illuminators The 'Foundation Light' is Made with a Block of Cracked Plaster By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foundation-light References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/foundation-light-by-andrew-ferrier/143843/) & [andrewferrierdesign](http://andrewferrierdesign.com/) The 'Foundation Light' has been designed by Andrew Ferrier as a Brutalist illuminator that is achieved with a fractured aesthetic in order to make it a truly one-of-a-kind decor item for interior spaces. The prototype lamp is achieved with a chunk of plaster that has been broken to create two portions of the unit that act as the base and the top sections. A series of powder-coated tubes on the interior help to connect both portions, while the illumination unit itself is equipped into the top section to shine light downwards for a demure effect. The 'Foundation Light' is creative designed as a floor-based illuminator or a more attention-grabbing option for placement on a table and, while only a prototype at present, is expected to be available for purchase in the near future. Image Credit: Andrew Ferrier ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Fractured Aesthetic Lighting:** Creating illuminators with a broken, Brutalist aesthetic provides a unique and eye-catching decor item for interior spaces. - **Powder-coated Tube Design:** Incorporating powder-coated tubes in lighting fixtures offers a visually appealing and cohesive look while providing structural support. - **Demure Downward Lighting:** Shining light downwards from the top section of a lamp creates a subtle and understated lighting effect in any space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize fractured aesthetic lighting to add a unique and captivating element to their designs. - **Lighting Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore incorporating powder-coated tubes in their lighting fixtures to offer a modern and cohesive design aesthetic. - **Home Decor Retail:** Retailers specializing in home decor can anticipate the demand for illuminators that provide demure downward lighting for a subtle and calming atmosphere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illusory Brick Wall Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/og-brick-lamp.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prisma-collection.md) - [Suspended Halo Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamplox-minimalist-floor-lamp.md) - [Artistic Shadow Play Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frero-tala-asa.md) - [Recycled Leather Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corium-standing-floor-lamp.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Functional Illuminated Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/og-brick-light.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md)