# Chimerical Creature Sculptures The Paul Kasmin Gallery 'Les Lalanne' Exhibition is Magical By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-kasmin-gallery-les-lalanne References: [paulkasmingallery](http://www.paulkasmingallery.com/exhibitions/2012-05-04_les-lalanne) & [paulkasmingallery](http://www.paulkasmingallery.com/artists/les-lalanne) Surrealistic shape-shifting animals are in no shortage at the [Paul Kasmin Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brian-eno-and-dan-flavin) 'Les Lalanne' exhibition. The newly installed exhibit showcases over 30 works by French artists and couple Claude Lalanne and François-Xavier Lalanne. The show consists of a series of [bronze and poured sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition), mostly fashioned to represent [exotic and earthly creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog). The phantasmagorical wildlife are often fused with characteristics one would normally associate with furniture or household items. Some of the highlight pieces from the exhibit include a banquet bench cast with two life-size crocodiles ensnaring the seat's back. There is also an intricately sculpted headless chicken and cabbage cross-breed sitting ominously on its pedestal. The show also includes Claude Lalanne's widely recognized ginkgo leaf patterns adorned on a statuesque bronze throne. The Paul Kasmin Gallery 'Les Lalanne' exhibition is an awe-inspiring and luxurious display of the couple's chimerical work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surrealistic Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional materials and incorporate functional elements into sculptural designs. - **Phantasmagorical Wildlife:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements of nature and everyday objects to create whimsical and thought-provoking artworks. - **Exotic Creature Representations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of traditional sculpture by experimenting with the fusion of different animal features and furniture elements. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate digital technology and 3D printing techniques to create futuristic and interactive artworks. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists to create limited edition sculptures that merge art and high-end design, targeting affluent consumers. - **Interior Design and Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop functional sculptures that serve as unique and statement pieces for interior spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growth-form.md) - [Sculptural Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kasashima-gallery.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [American Art Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-art-furniture.md)