# Rolled Clay Artworks Artist Joseph Barbaccia's Work is Full of Dimension, Detail and Texture By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joseph-barbaccia References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/joseph-barbaccia-clay-illustrations) & [paradisestudio](http://www.paradisestudio.com/) It is hard not to appreciate the work of Joseph Barbaccia, an artist and illustrator based in Washington, DC. Not only is his art full of [detail, color and character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima), they revolve around a technique not seen before--or, at the very least, not commonly seen. Joseph Barbaccia uses [polymer clay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay) rolled into thin strands to create everything from a scene of monkeys falling from trees to a portrait of President Barack Obama. Through the use of such an unusual medium, Joseph Barbaccia is able to create artworks full of [dimension and texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes). Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he worked for 35 years as a graphic designer before trying his hand at this unique style of art. As a member of many artistic associations, Joseph Barbaccia clearly breathes and eats art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 31% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Polymer Clay Art:** The use of polymer clay rolled into thin strands offers a unique and innovative medium for creating artworks with dimension and texture. - **Unconventional Art Techniques:** Artists exploring unconventional techniques, like Joseph Barbaccia's use of rolled clay, can disrupt the traditional art world and create new possibilities for expression. - **Detailed and Characterful Art:** Joseph Barbaccia's art showcases the trend of highly detailed and characterful artworks, attracting art enthusiasts seeking works with intricate qualities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from incorporating innovative techniques like polymer clay art to attract new customers and differentiate from competitors. - **Craft and DIY:** Craft and DIY industries can provide resources and tools to support the growing interest in unconventional art techniques, such as rolled clay art. - **Fine Art Collecting:** Fine art collectors and enthusiasts can explore the emerging trend of detailed and characterful artworks to add unique and captivating pieces to their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devin-wilde.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Playful Ceramic Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-ceramics.md)