# Laser-Cut Wooden Art These Pieces of Art Were Created By Layering and Cutting Wood By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasercut References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/07/new-intricate-laser-cut-wood-relief-sculptures-by-gabriel-schama/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [gabrielschama](http://www.gabrielschama.com/shop/) Oakland-based artist Gabriel Schama creates laser-cut art that takes the shape of faces, religious iconography and [beautiful symmetric patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara). The artwork is created through a complex process but due to the artist's skill, it does not appear this way. By using a laser to cut through different types of wood that have been layered, Schama forms womens' faces and beautiful patterns that are extremely [intricate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricate-jigsaw-puzzle). The individual scales, differently colored wooden lines and overall symmetric nature of this work makes it a true feat of artistry. The artist takes a relatively simple silhouette and brings it to life with these laser-cut portraits, creating the illusion of movement, thought and complexity in [layered pieces of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-of-wood). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Laser-cut Art:** The rise of laser-cut art offers opportunities for artists to innovate and create intricate and detailed artworks that were previously impossible. - **Layered Wood Art:** Layering different types and colors of wood to create intricate patterns and designs offers new opportunities for artists to create unique and textured pieces. - **Symmetric Art:** The popularity of symmetric art creates opportunities for artists to explore new design possibilities and showcase their skills in creating complex and beautiful patterns and designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend towards laser-cut and layered wood art to create new product lines and push the boundaries of what is currently possible. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can embrace this trend by partnering with artists to offer unique and eye-catching laser-cut art pieces that can enhance the aesthetic of any space. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can utilize the trend towards layered wood art to create distinctive and custom furniture pieces that showcase the beauty of natural wood grains and patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md)