# Shape-Shifting Sculptures This Richard Wilson Art Destroys Commonalities and Alters Perceptions By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-wilson References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2012/01/18/richard-wilson/) & [sculpture.org.uk](http://www.sculpture.org.uk/RichardWilson/biography/) British sculptor Richard Wilson takes apart [everyday objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair) and remodels them to keep the familiarity of the object, yet also create a [new perception in this altered form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box). This is an ingenious way to use destruction of well-known elements to present a new way to look at things. Richard Wilson's work usually includes common objects ranging in size from [pool tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001) to trucks, walls and even entire homes. He digs wholes in the center of the ground if necessary, and even turn tables upside-down, sideways and have them standing on their vertices while stacking them upon each other if it means his audience will successfully realize that everything can always be looked at with a fresh perspective. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Sculpture Innovation:** Richard Wilson's use of destruction to present common objects in a new light creates opportunities for innovation in the sculpture industry. - **Perception Altering Art:** Richard Wilson's work presents new opportunities to explore how art can alter our perception of everyday objects and surroundings. - **Object Remodeling:** Richard Wilson's approach to taking apart and remodeling common objects creates opportunities for innovative design and engineering. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Richard Wilson's work presents opportunities for innovation in the art industry by exploring how everyday objects can be transformed into new artistic experiences. - **Design:** Richard Wilson's object remodeling approach creates opportunities for innovation in the design industry by challenging designers to rethink how everyday objects can be repurposed. - **Construction:** Richard Wilson's sculpting approach creates opportunities for innovation in the construction industry by exploring new ways of working with materials and structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md)