# Fluorescent Piping Sculptures Russell Maltz Uses Neon Tubes in His Immensely Stacked Installation By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-tubes References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2013/06/russell-maltz/) & [minusspace](http://www.minusspace.com/russell-maltz/) Artist Russell Maltz is known for using industrial and construction materials in his [art installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble), and this project featuring neon tubes is a brilliant example. Stacking up massive pipes to create a giant pile of white and acid yellow tubing makes it seem like a construction team made out of rave-goers accidentally left some equipment behind in a haphazard mess. Choosing his location strategically, the artist contrasts the classical pillars of the arches embedded within the surrounding architecture with the streamlined modernism of the pipes. Furthermore, the [light reflecting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) off of the neon tubes casts a bright yellow shadow across the pure white interiors surrounding them, making the installation work by Russell Maltz interact with the rest of its environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Industrial Art:** Opportunity for artists to innovate by utilizing industrial and construction materials in their artwork, blurring the lines between art and function. - **Neon Installations:** Displays and installations using neon lights to create striking visual effects in various settings. - **Environmental Integration:** Creating installations that interact with and complement their surroundings, enhancing the overall ambiance of a space. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Incorporating industrial materials into artwork to create unique pieces and expand the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Utilizing neon installations to enhance the aesthetic appeal of homes, offices, and public spaces. - **Events and Exhibitions:** Incorporating fluorescent piping sculptures into events and exhibitions to create visually stunning and interactive experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neon Illuminated Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-unity.md) - [Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md)