# Shattered Glass Blocks 'More Like a Window than Ajar' Fuses Hard Bricks and Delicate Windows By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-10-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-like-a-window-than-ajar References: [shopgreyarea](https://www.shopgreyarea.com/products/354-more-like-a-window-than-ajar) With its intelligent play on words, the 'More Like a Window than Ajar' project by artist Erin Thurlow explores the idea of throwing a brick through a window -- with the brick being the window. This complex thought is simply and brilliantly executed with the [mirrored glass bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment) that have each been cracked to demonstrate Thurlow’s metaphysical concept. Each brick is cracked by hand, making each one a little different and unique, so you can have only one as a beautiful statement piece on your bookshelf, or you can collect a few and [stack them up as a wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-from-a-stone) or even create a pile of bricks. The balance of delicate [shattered glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors) and a hard cracked brick plays out beautifully in the More Like a Window than Ajar project by Erin Thurlow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mirrored Glass Art:** The 'More Like a Window than Ajar' project showcases the trend of using mirrored glass in artistic and unconventional ways. - **Handcrafted Unique Pieces:** The cracked glass bricks created by Erin Thurlow highlight the trend of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind artworks. - **Metaphysical Conceptual Art:** Thurlow's project reflects the trend of exploring metaphysical concepts through visual art forms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The 'More Like a Window than Ajar' project opens up opportunities for artists and designers to create innovative pieces with mirrored glass. - **Home Decor:** The cracked glass bricks can be used as unique statement pieces, opening up new possibilities in the home decor industry. - **Conceptual Art Exhibitions:** Thurlow's project creates opportunities for conceptual art exhibitions that explore deep philosophical ideas through visually impactful installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Refracting Glass Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-mum-no-uv.md) - [Glass‑brick Belgian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-brick-house.md) - [Brick-Centric Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-collection.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Stone Vaulting Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpentine-bell.md) - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Modular Brick Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-light.md)