# Multi-Functional Glass Sculptures Grigory Gorkovenko Creates a Striking & Ultra-Functional Product By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-sculpture1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/06/15/grigory-gorkovenko-homo-vdf-products-fair/) & [gorko-venko](http://gorko-venko.com/news/khrupkost-i-sila/) Debuted during Dezeen's Virtual Design Fair, 'Homo' is a glass sculpture that was built by Russian creative Grigory Gorkovenko. For the silhouette, the designer used more than 50 glass spheres and hemispheres that are [multi-colored](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass), creating a playfully whimsical aesthetic. Aside from the appearance of the glass sculpture, however, the piece is also hyper-functional as it combines three things into one attention-captivating object. Grigory Gorkovenko's design can function as a clock, a light, and a vase. The components of the glass sculpture are fully modular, allowing individuals to play with its shape and arrive at a structure that appeals to them and their space—from a chandelier or a vertical flower display to a combination of the two. Image Credit: Grigory Gorkovenko ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Glass Decor:** Functional glass decor that combines aesthetic elements with utilitarian functionalities. - **Modular Glass Design:** Design that allows for the easy reconfiguration of glass components to create unique structures. - **Whimsical Glass Art:** Playful and imaginative glass sculptures that add a lighthearted touch to any space. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Innovations and disruptions in functional decorative pieces for the modern home. - **Glass Manufacturing:** Revolutionary new techniques in glass production for versatile and customizable products. - **Art and Sculpture:** The fusion of form, function, and whimsy in the creation of dynamic and utilitarian glass art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md) - [Dynamic Colorful Glass Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-set.md) - [Cosmic Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-vase.md) - [Sculptural Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navazi.md) - [Modular Glass Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modulo-collection.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Unconventional Modular Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-kaleido-series.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md)