# Lavishly Coalesced Sculptures The Ostentatious Sculptures from Philippe Mayaux are Cleverly Made By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-mayaux References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2013/07/philippe-mayaux/) Distinguished French-born artist Philippe Mayaux has been mastering his craft since the early 1990s. He is often associated with gaudy pieces that can contain intensely erotic and sexual content. Mayaux’s [deconstructed sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) are put together in a way that pushes the mind to create a story. Artistic interpretation is huge for Philippe Mayaux as the sculptures created are often so [intricately strange](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series) that it’s important to look with more than just your eyes. Even just the emotions that the colors of the sculpture evoke play a part in distinguishing the message behind them. The pink tones combined with half-man building topped creations serve to provoke a response. With [gold often decorating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-extraleganza) the frame of the pieces, it serves as a traditionally opulent base which is then juxtaposed by the encompassing sculptures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 2% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Intricate Sculpture Interpretation:** The intricate and abstract nature of Philippe Mayaux's sculptures opens up opportunities for artists to explore new ways of interpreting and engaging with art. - **Emotion-evoking Color Combinations:** The use of color in Mayaux's sculptures creates an opportunity for designers and marketers to experiment with impactful and emotional color combinations in their products and branding. - **Mixing Traditional Opulence with Modern Design:** Mayaux's juxtaposition of opulent gold frames with deconstructed sculptures presents an opportunity for luxury brands and interior designers to blend traditional opulence with contemporary design elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can explore new avenues of creativity and artistic expression inspired by Philippe Mayaux's intricate and thought-provoking sculptures. - **Design and Marketing:** The design and marketing industry can leverage Mayaux's color choices to create visually compelling and emotionally resonant products and campaigns. - **Luxury Goods and Interior Design:** Luxury brands and interior designers can find inspiration in Mayaux's fusion of traditional opulence and modern design, creating unique and captivating spaces and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Sculptural Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Monochrome Sculpture Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md)