# Confined Humanoid Ice Sulptures These Layered Glass Sculptures are Made from Hundreds of Pieces By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-03-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layered-glass-sculpture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/dustin-yellin-confines-collaged-figures-layers-glass-03-11-2014/) & [dustinyellin](http://dustinyellin.com/) These layered glass sculptures take the medium in a strange, yet compelling direction. The actual ice isn’t the focal point of the sculptures as they are not the pieces that are carved up. The inside of the layered glass sculptures is filled with hundreds of little piece of [mixed media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) and arranged in curious ways. The exhibit was made by Dustin Yellin and uses ice to enclose [humanoid shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) made of small pieces. Rather than simply having the shapes be shaped like humans though, the sculptures feature strange things like one whose head is split and one who is missing part of his leg. Because the sculptures are encased in layers upon layers of ice, these oddities remain suspended and look more majestic and vibrant. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/dustin-yellin-confines-collaged-figures-layers-glass-03-11-2014/class=FourteenG), [dustinyellin](http://dustinyellin.com/class=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Layered Glass Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and visually striking sculptures using layered glass. - **Mixed Media Art:** Opportunities for artists to explore new possibilities by incorporating different materials and textures into their artwork. - **Unconventional Sculpture Techniques:** Potential for artists to push the boundaries of traditional sculpture methods and create innovative and thought-provoking pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists can leverage these techniques to create one-of-a-kind sculptures and attract a niche audience. - **Experiential Marketing:** Brands can use layered glass sculptures to create immersive and visually captivating installations for events and advertising campaigns. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate layered glass sculptures into their projects to add a unique and artistic touch to various spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md)