# Modern Fresco Paintings Brit Hammer Revives Michelangelo's Medium for Fresh Contemporary Art By Art Lover | Published 2011-03-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresco-painting References: [brithammer](http://www.brithammer.com/art) & [brithammer](http://www.brithammer.com/fresco) Thought fresco painting died with Michelangelo? Artist Brit Hammer has brought fresco painting into the 21st century with her abstract, lyrical fresco paintings. They feel like a breath of fresh air, as colors gracefully blend into one another and shards of tempered glass catch the light. Though traditional fresco paintings were created in plaster, Brit Hammer creates her [fresco paintings in cement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti) that she sculpts with her hands. It's a challenge to move fast enough before the cement starts to set, but after her years working in [glass mosaic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-ceramic-collections), Hammer turned to the fresco-painting technique because it allows her to use mosaic materials in a different way. It also frees her from the limitation of predetermined colors. So move over, Michelangelo: Brit Hammer's fresco paintings are where it's at! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Fresco Paintings:** Opportunity for artists to revive and reinterpret traditional painting techniques for contemporary art. - **Abstract Lyrical Art:** Exploration of abstract expressionism in fresco painting, creating unique and dynamic artworks. - **Innovative Use of Materials:** Utilizing cement and mosaic materials in fresco painting to create innovative textures and visual effects. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to experiment with new mediums and techniques, pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Construction Materials:** Potential for cement manufacturers to explore new applications in the art industry by catering to the needs of fresco painters. - **Art Restoration:** Demand for experts in fresco painting restoration to preserve and revive historical artworks using modern techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Historic Paint Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pompeii-blue.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Unseen Artist Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelangelos-untold-works.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frescohallen.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Boundless Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frameless-experience.md)