# Pixelated Sculptures Shawn Smith's 3D Artwork Will Blow Your Mind By Annie Ho | Published 2010-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated-sculptures References: [illusion.scene360](http://illusion.scene360.com/art/9717/3d-pixelated-sculptures/) & [shawnsmithart](http://www.shawnsmithart.com/) Firstly, I want to thank Shawn Smith for his artistic views on everyday objects. Secondly, I'd like to say his 3D pixelated sculptures are definitely mind-blowing. Lastly, I wish I too, had the time to create something this spectacular. Shawn Smith made these 3D pixelated sculptures of [animals and objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) out of simple materials like ink, [plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition) and acrylic paint. Moreover, what's admirable is that there is always a purpose behind his art, beyond aesthetics. Below is a quote in which he describes his work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing 3D printing technology to create intricate and detailed sculptures with a pixelated effect. - **Mixed Media Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with unconventional materials and techniques to create unique artwork that challenges traditional artistic norms. - **Conceptual Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of art by incorporating deeper meanings and messages into visually striking sculptures. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing new technology, materials, and techniques to revolutionize the art and sculpture industry. - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging 3D printing technology to transform the way sculptures are created and produced. - **Mixed Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining mixed media art by pushing the boundaries of materials and techniques used in artistic creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md)