# Technicolor Wire Scupltures Artist Nathan Carter's Colorful Wire Collages are Contemporary By M | Published 2014-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nathan-carter References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2014/05/20/artist-nathan-carter/) & [artsy.net](https://artsy.net/artist/nathan-carter) Modern artist Nathan Carter creatively combines [intricate wire work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape) and [bold colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) in his latest sculptural series. All the material Carter uses in his sculptures are things he finds put out as trash on garbage day in the streets of Brooklyn. Carter cleverly combines a playful edge with delicate materials in his sculptural pieces. Bright colors, raw materials and a sense of abstract are all prominent features in Carter's artwork. Carter often incorporates wires in his work to represent technology-based communication. His pieces, often 3D works, begin with [upcycled pieces of metallic wire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) bent and wound into interesting and intersecting shapes. The shapes are then filled in with bright, bold and interesting colors. The end result are abstract sculptures that constantly keep your eye moving along the different wire paths. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wire Sculptures:** Exploring the combination of intricate wire work and bold colors to create contemporary sculptural pieces. - **Upcycling:** Using discarded materials found in the streets to create unique and sustainable artwork. - **Abstract Sculptures:** Creating sculptures that engage the viewer with vibrant colors and intersecting wire shapes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists and galleries can incorporate wire sculptures into their collections to offer unique and visually striking artwork. - **Sustainability:** Companies specializing in upcycling and repurposing can find innovative ways to create new products from discarded materials. - **Interior Design:** Designers can incorporate abstract wire sculptures into their projects to add a modern and visually interesting element to spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)