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# Melting Rainbow Skull Sculptures
Markus Linnenbrink Crafts a Cranium Smeared with Prismatic Paint

By Jason Soy | Published 2012-08-14 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/markus-linnenbrink
References: [designcollector.net](http://designcollector.net/markus-linnenbrink/) & [markuslinnenbrink](http://www.markuslinnenbrink.com/sculpture/skulls/skulls-05.html)

Artists are forever fascinated by the human skull and all of the morbid connotations it carries, but it’s unlikely that they, or general audiences for that matter, will encounter a more colorful cranium than this Markus Linnenbrink masterpiece. Using a life-sized teaching skull, Linnenbrink carefully pours [prismatic epoxy resin pigments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware) onto the human head replica, yielding the results you’re currently admiring. As the resin hardens, it produces drip marks making it appear as though the skull is melting into a glorious [colorful puddle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation). Who says you can’t be morose and lighthearted?

For those curious about Markus Linnenbrink, he is a German artist whose rainbow-hued creations regularly find homes in galleries in New York, Seoul, Witten and much more. He’s equally adept at [painting, sculpting and fashioning installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1), impressing viewers with his versatility.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Colorful Sculptures:** Creating sculptures using vibrant and prismatic colors to evoke emotions and captivate audiences.
- **Resin Art:** Using epoxy resin pigments to create unique and interactive art pieces.
- **Morbidly Playful:** Exploring themes of morbidity and lightheartedness in art to challenge conventional perspectives.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Art Galleries:** Showcasing innovative and unconventional artwork that pushes boundaries.
- **Sculpture Industry:** Adopting new materials and techniques, such as epoxy resin, to create visually stunning sculptures.
- **Fine Arts Education:** Incorporating alternative art forms, like resin art, into curriculums to inspire creativity and exploration.

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