# Brown Cinematic Renderings Max Zorn Creates Surreal Artwork By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2012-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zorn-artwork References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/astounding-packing-tape-portraits) & [maxzorn](http://www.maxzorn.com/) Many people know and love artists for their ability to create [innovative, breathtaking pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1), and Max Zorn achieves this feat with ease. These unbelievable pieces are constructed with brown packing tape and a scalpel. Not only did Max use brown tape, but he also created overlapping shades to form people and places in the series titled 'Stick Together.' The fact that these [geometric designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) were put together using tape is simply astounding, and highly applaud-worthy. Max Zorn has creatively mastered [unusual materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) to produce this series that is extremely artistic. It will be interesting to see if this method for creating art will continue, or whether Zorn is the only creator talented enough to form these images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Brown Tape Art:** Creating innovative artwork using brown tape as a medium. - **Geometric Designs:** Exploring the use of overlapping shades to form intricate geometric designs. - **Unconventional Materials:** Pushing the boundaries of artistic expression by utilizing unusual materials to create artwork. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Exploring disruptive opportunities to create unique and visually stunning artwork. - **Packaging and Manufacturing:** Innovating new applications for brown packing tape as an artistic material. - **Craft and DIY:** Inspiring makers and artisans to experiment with unconventional materials in their creative projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md)