# Technicolored Thread Sculptures The Plexus Series Explores the Versatility of This Thin Material By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plexus-series References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/plexus-series-by-gabriel-dawe) & [framweb](http://framweb.com) The Plexus Series by Gabriel Dawe is an [architectural installation piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion) that merges the concepts of fashion and sculpture. The intricately woven art piece is constructed from [technicolored threads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation), which blend into one another, much like a rainbow. Displayed at the [Louisiana State University Museum of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau), this installation features angular and cone-shaped forms resembling bright rays of light. Artist Gabriel Dawe experiments with scale and carefully manipulates his versatile material, creating a memorable and complex sculptural piece. The Plexus Series art installation by Gabriel Dawe explores the use of thread as a building material. Inspired by fashion, the artist uses sewing thread to create architectural sculptures that mimic the protective layer we are given when wearing clothing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Thread Art:** The use of thread as a building material and the exploration of its versatility offer opportunities for creating complex sculptural pieces. - **Fashion-sculpture Fusion:** The fusion of fashion and sculpture can provide a unique perspective for architectural installation pieces. - **Scale Manipulation:** Experimenting with scale and form can create memorable architectural installations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can integrate thread as a building material to create unique installations and contribute to the thread art trend. - **Fashion and Clothing:** The fashion and clothing industry can collaborate with artists to explore the fusion of fashion and sculpture in architectural installations. - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can leverage the use of thread as a unique building material to create memorable installations and contribute to the trend of scale manipulation in art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Large-Scale Pink-Fabric Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-hibiscus.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Metal Thread Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp.md)