# Retro-Futuristic Lighting John Stephenson's Sculptures Made From Antique Car Parts By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-04-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-rockets-from-reclamation-antique-parts-make-futuristic-lamps References: [combines.withtank](http://combines.withtank.com/artist-statement/) John Stephenson has been making [lighting sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light) since the 1980’s. He likes to reconstruct fixtures from various car parts from the [1930’s-1960’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports) to make retro forms representing the “future.” He calls his work “combines” because he takes [automobile lights and mechanical parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-capsule-1) (like the speedometer) and electrical (like the clock) for a finished piece that has a 1950’s sci-fi look. He refers to his work as “biomorphic (human, aquatic, avian, insect) references with modernist era futuristic fantasies.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-futuristic Lighting:** Combining antique car parts and lighting fixtures for a unique, sci-fi inspired aesthetic. - **Upcycling Art:** Using repurposed car parts for artistic creations and eco-friendly innovation. - **Industrial Art:** Incorporating mechanical and electrical components into art pieces for a unique and edgy look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Repurposing antique car parts for artistic creations and innovations in automotive design. - **Lighting:** Exploring unconventional materials and design elements to create unique lighting fixtures. - **Sculpture:** Incorporating mechanical and electrical components into sculpture for a new form of mixed media art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futuristic Lighting Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-abbey-fine-lighting.md) - [Lighting-Restoring Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-lighting.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Race Car-Inspired Dynamic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerry-judah-1.md) - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Volcanic-Themed Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-archive.md) - [Modern Electrified Retro Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two8esl.md)