# Fragmented Marble Sculptures Creative Director Matt Buckley Creates Uniquely Detailed Works of Art By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-buckley References: [wherecoolthingshappen](http://www.wherecoolthingshappen.com/amazingly-detailed-fragmented-sculptures/) & [robertharrop](http://www.robertharrop.com/index.php) The work of Matt Buckley, creative direction of Robert Harrop Design, pushes the boundaries of traditional sculpture making. He uses a mis of marble resin to create stunning fragments that painstakingly come together as the [detailed forms of birds, cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) and any other number of animals. Utterly breathtaking, Matt Buckley's work is at once ancient-looking and modern. To make these [stunning sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad), Matt Buckley relied on the assistance of a creative team, who helped mold the shape, cast it in a [mix of marble resin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware), paint it and then execute a few finishing techniques. What is interesting to note about Matt Buckley's sculptures is who full of life they are even if they are far from lifelike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fragmented Sculptures:** Using fragmented pieces to create detailed sculptures presents an opportunity for unique artistic expression. - **Marble Resin:** The use of marble resin as a medium for sculptures opens up possibilities for combining traditional and contemporary art techniques. - **Creative Collaboration:** Collaborative efforts in sculpture-making can result in intricate and vibrant artworks that transcend lifelike representations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art industry can explore the use of fragmented sculptures as a means of pushing creative boundaries and attracting new audiences. - **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry can leverage the use of marble resin in sculptures to offer a fresh take on traditional techniques and materials. - **Creative Manufacturing:** Collaborative efforts in sculpture-making present opportunities for creative manufacturers to provide unique and customized artworks for collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Marble Fragment Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miscellaneous-side-table.md)