# Hollow Optical Illusion Sculptures Daniel Arsham Releases the First Piece of His Hollow Figures By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollow-figures References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/daniel-arsham-hollow-figure/) & [danielarsham](https://www.danielarsham.com/) Daniel Arsham unveils the first [figurine of his 'Hollow Figures' series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham) designed for his label 'Arsham Studio.' The piece is inspired by the designer's 'Architectural Anomalies' installation and like the name of the series, it boasts a hollow interior. From the front of the [all-white sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition), it appears to be a human covered in a flowing fabric material, but it is completely empty from the opposite perspective. This figure has been created in many sizes by Arsham, now scaled down to be suitable for more decorative purposes. He experimented with different sizes using augmented reality. The inaugural piece of the [Hollow Figures series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-11) is set to drop on December 3rd online at Daniel Arsham ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hollow Figures Sculptures:** The growing trend towards hollow interior sculptures presents an opportunity for designers to create visually striking pieces that challenge traditional notions of volume and weight. - **Augmented Reality for Design:** Augmented reality is becoming an increasingly popular tool for designers to experiment with different sizes and scales of their creations, allowing for new levels of customization and visualization. - **Deceptive Art:** The rise of deceptive art, where illusions and paradoxes are used to create intriguing visual effects, is an opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and thought-provoking pieces that challenge the viewer's perceptions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists and designers can incorporate the hollow figures trend and disruptive technologies like AR into their work to create thought-provoking sculptures and installations that push the boundaries of traditional artistic practices. - **Home Decor:** With the new focus on hollow interior sculptures, home decor companies have the chance to appeal to consumers who are looking for unique and innovative decor pieces that create striking visual impact. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can take inspiration from the deceptive qualities of the Arsham Studio hollow figures series, using illusions and tricks of the eye to create garments that explore new possibilities in shape, form, and material. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Eroding Sculpture NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroding-and-reforming-digital-car.md) - [Monochromatic Sculptural Gateways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-gateway.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md)