# Mesh Wire Portraits Seung Mo Park Makes Steel Come Alive By Anne Giesen | Published 2012-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesh-wire-portraits References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/04/ephemeral-portraits-cut-from-layers-of-wire-mesh-by-seung-mo-park/) & [westcollects.org](http://www.westcollects.org/westCollection/view_artist/artwork/21582-4) It's almost unbelievable how Korea-based sculptor Seung Mo Park gives his mesh wire portraits a human feeling. Park created these giant portraits by cutting layer after layer of mesh wire. The work is called [MAYA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-maya), which means "illusion" in Sankrit. MAYA is the third phase of a trajectory of conceptual works wherein Park deals with reality, illusion and existence. Each of Park's works begin with a photograph, which is superimposed over the mesh wires. After setting up the work perfectly, Park slowly cuts away areas of mesh using a subtractive technique. All the mesh wire portraits are several centimetres and build up in layers, which gives them a unique, almost 3D effect. The light that is shining on the portraits from behind makes the steel constructions come alive even more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 18% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mesh Wire Art:** Using mesh wire to create art pieces with a 3D effect. - **Subtractive Sculpture:** Using a subtractive technique to create sculptures. - **Illusionary Art:** Exploring illusion and reality through artistic creations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Creating unique and innovative sculptures for exhibitions and galleries. - **Interior Design:** Providing customers with unique and beautiful art installations for their homes. - **Advertising and Branding:** Creating a unique visual representation of a brand or product through innovative art pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [3D-Printed Ethereal Floating Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prairie-cord.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Cage-Inspired Arch Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-weiweis-work.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md)