# Sculptural Neon Lights Sabine Marcelis Has Created a New Collection of Artistic Lights By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-11-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/spotted-dutch-design-week-filter-sabine-marcelis/) & [sabinemarcelis](http://www.sabinemarcelis.com/) Known for her ability to create beautiful pieces of art with lights, Sabine Marcelis has come out with a new collection titled 'Filter.' The pieces in this collection are made of 'Hi-Macs' – "which is composed of a mix of minerals and natural acrylic stone." The Filter collection was exhibited at Dutch Design Week and using color, shapes and of course, light – the designer was able to create a collection that draws the eye. Pieces among the Filter collection include circular light fixtures that both rest on the ground and function as overhead lights, as well as multi-hued, hanging rectangular lights. These [sculptural light fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-designs) by Sabine Marcelis are an excellent example of artistic pieces that are both visually appealing and functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Lighting:** There is a trend towards the use of lighting as a form of artistic expression, blurring the line between art and functionality. - **Hi-macs Material:** The use of Hi-Macs, a blend of minerals and natural acrylic stone, in creating unique light fixtures presents opportunities for innovative and durable designs. - **Sculptural Light Fixtures:** The emergence of sculptural light fixtures showcases the potential for combining aesthetics with functionality to create statement pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can explore the trend of creating artistic lighting fixtures that serve as both functional and creative elements in spaces. - **Materials Manufacturing:** The Hi-Macs material presents opportunities for manufacturers in the materials industry to develop and supply innovative materials for various applications, including lighting. - **Interior Design:** The use of sculptural light fixtures opens new avenues for interior designers to incorporate unique and visually striking elements into their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structural Blown Glass Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lokum-collection.md) - [Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1.md) - [Artfully Liquid-Like Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp.md) - [Wall-Mounted Ambient Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-collection.md) - [Stone-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashid-kobble.md) - [Plexiglass Vibrant Wall Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibeke-fonnesberg-schmidt.md) - [Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md) - [Mesmerizing Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1.md)