# Fabricated Worlds The Matt Alabanese Sculptures Display All the World as a Stage By Alex Scott | Published 2010-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-alabanese-sculptures References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Modeling-My-Worlds/407705) These Matt Alabanese Sculptures are truly a wonder for the eyes. You may have seen his work before, entitled ‘Strange Worlds,’ in which he was so flawlessly able to manipulate the observer’s viewpoint and through and few [photography tricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box) and lots of creative material, was able to present these magnificent landscapes that look like they were real scenes captured by some lucky photographer. For a river of lava, he simply used crushed cotton and [phosphorescent lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible), something that most people could not dream up in a million years. The Matt Alabanese Sculptures show a form of art that is rarely done but highly appreciated and insanely skilled. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sculptural Illusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional materials and techniques to create awe-inspiring sculptures that challenge the viewer's perception. - **Photographic Realism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with photography tricks and creative materials to produce immersive landscapes that resemble photographs but are actually sculptures. - **Immersive Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge different artistic mediums, such as sculpture and photography, to create captivating and interactive installations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of traditional art mediums and techniques to create unique and thought-provoking sculptures. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine photography with other forms of artistic expression to produce innovative and visually striking compositions. - **Installation Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend various artistic disciplines to create experiential installations that transport viewers into alternate realities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md)