# Naturalistic Honeycomb Castings Artist Kris Martin Casts Empty Honeycombs in Bronze By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-03-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kris-martin References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/lost-wax-by-kris-martin/) & [whitecube](http://whitecube.com/artists/kris_martin/) Artist Kris Martin is showing his latest collection of art work called 'lost wax XII' at the London's White Cube gallery. The stunning pieces are [bronze castings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad) of empty [bee honeycombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host) -- that is honeycombs with all the honey removed. The Belgian artist looks at his works from the perspective of "chance, time and material metamorphosis," according to the site. His work brings to light the intricacies of nature and allows people to have a close up look at the way bees work. The artist has also created something solid and concrete for people to observe, because humans do not usually get the chance to look at these due to the honeycombs [delicate and temporary nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-solids-1). The huge structures are quite imposing and even more so when viewed in person. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/lost-wax-by-kris-martin/), [whitecube](http://whitecube.com/artists/kris_martin/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bronze Honeycomb Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new artistic possibilities by casting empty bee honeycombs in bronze, creating stunning and unique art pieces that showcase the intricate and temporary nature of nature. - **Nature-inspired Metamorphosis:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harnessing the concept of chance, time, and material metamorphosis to create transformative art that reflects the beauty and complexity of the natural world. - **Delicate Preservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative methods to preserve delicate natural structures like honeycombs, allowing people to observe and appreciate them beyond their temporary existence in nature. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with artists and sculptors to explore new mediums, techniques, and interpretations of natural structures, blurring the line between art and nature. - **Material Science:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigating the properties of bronze and other materials in conjunction with natural structures to create novel applications in architecture, design, and engineering. - **Nature Conservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Working towards innovative conservation strategies that allow the protection and preservation of delicate natural structures like honeycombs, acting as important habitats for pollinators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Sustainable Repurposed Clay Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutina.md) - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Evolving Hybrid Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-one.md) - [Honeycomb-Inspired Terracotta Walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beehive-system.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)