# Handmade Modern Sculpture Series Laura Itkonen's Vuela Series Has a Strong Ethereal Quality By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-08-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-sculpture-series References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/the-modern-sculptural-series-fuses-art-and-function/) & [vuelaboutique](https://vuelaboutique.com/collections/laura-itkonen) Laura Itkonen — a Finnish designer and ceramicist, has released a modern sculpture series that is attention-captivating but also subtly functional. The objects are defined by a [smooth texture and fluid form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furnitures). They boast a geometric juxtaposition that surely gives them an agreeable design language. Laura Itkonen gives a name to her modern sculpture series. She calls them 'Vuela.' Made out of [porcelain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kontur), each silhouette is one-of-a-kind because the ceramicist harnessed her expertise in the field and completed her work by hand. The form of the objects take on an oval shape and present a container with an eccentric handle. As a result, the modern sculpture series does not only introduce an aesthetic embellishment, but also a functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Handmade Sculpture Trend:** Focusing on handmade items can provide a unique appeal, attracting customers who value personalized items. - **Functional Art Trend:** Combining functionality with art creates versatile products with lasting utility and appeal. - **Geometric Design Trend:** Using geometric design offers an attractive and modern aesthetic that can appeal to a wide range of consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Ceramics Industry:** The ceramics industry can tap into the growing consumer interest in unique, handmade items that are both beautiful and functional. - **Interior Design Industry:** The interior design industry can utilize these stylish and multifunctional sculptures to enhance room designs that appeal to those interested in both art and function. - **Home Decor Industry:** Home decor companies can use the Vuela series to attract customers who value modern and functional home decor products that bring an artistic flair to any room. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Modern Totem-Like Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemlike-vases.md) - [Artful Dynamic Kinetic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-vases.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-ceramic-collections.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Stunningly Sculptural Blue Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-blue-vase.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md)