# Serpent-Sculpted Ampersands Hedi Xandt Created a Snake-Inspired Ampersand Called 'The Amperxandt' By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedi-xandt References: [stupidDOPE](http://stupidDOPE.com/2014/06/21/the-amperxandt-by-hedi-xandt-first-look/) & [hedixandt](http://www.hedixandt.com/work/the-amperxandt/) Hedi Xandt, a New York-based artist, created a stunning [typographic sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair) for New York’s political magazine The New Republic. They wanted her to design a trademark ampersand for them and this definitely is an original piece of work. She created the ampersand, which is dubbed 'The Amperxandt' in the likes of her name, to look like a snake. The structure was made in the formation of a [gold, marbleized serpent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huang-yu-xing). Though it is marvelously regal-looking, the sculpture is also quite morbid. The snake is nailed to a sinking skull and the podium it's perched on is doused in its "blood." The sculpture was made with intricate attention to detail and with gorgeous accents. It is truly a [unique form of artistic expression](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series) and is a stand-out piece to say the least. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Serpent-inspired Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and captivating sculptures with snake-inspired elements. - **Typographic Art:** Potential for artists to create visually striking and innovative typographic designs. - **Morbid Art:** Emerging trend of using dark and macabre themes in artwork to evoke intense emotional responses. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and captivating sculptures with snake-inspired elements. - **Publishing:** Potential for publishers and media companies to incorporate visually striking typographic designs in their publications and branding. - **Home Decor:** Rising demand for dark and macabre art pieces as unique and edgy home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Ceramic Zodiac Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-x-oscar-wang.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [Vibrant Snake Graphic Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakes-in-the-grass.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md) - [Serpent-Inspired Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-collection.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Snake-Inspired Keyboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-design1.md) - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md)