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Crystallized Animal Photography

Michele Astolfi's Shiny Animal Sculptures are Lifelike and Opulent

— November 26, 2014 — Art & Design
Michele Astolfi's shiny animal sculptures are lifelike and opulent. The art pieces celebrate nature's majestic beauty and are constructed using a combination of silks, resins, natural stones and gleaming crystals.

The Italian artist creates stunning animal art that can be admired in this photo series. She depicts sea horses, butterflies and even jellyfish in realistic sculptures that are then adorned with opulent stone and crystal elements. In addition to insects and underwater creatures, the artist also depicts winged creatures like flamingos, whose gorgeous feathers she recreates.

Michele Astolfi creates shiny animal sculptures that resemble intricately constructed and glamorous jewelry pieces. The objects are delicate and texture-enriched, making one feel like they are truly looking at a living creature rather than an art piece.
Trend Themes
1. Opulent Animal Sculptures - The trend of creating lifelike animal sculptures adorned with opulent stone and crystal elements presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury art market.
2. Texture-enriched Art - The trend of creating delicate and texture-enriched art pieces that resemble living creatures has the potential to disrupt the traditional boundaries between art and jewelry.
3. Nature-inspired Art - The trend of celebrating nature's majestic beauty through art provides disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to create unique and captivating pieces that evoke a sense of wonder and fascination.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Art - The luxury art industry can capitalize on the trend of creating opulent animal sculptures by showcasing these unique and exquisite pieces to high-end collectors and art enthusiasts.
2. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can explore the trend of texture-enriched art and collaborate with artists to create wearable sculptures that blur the lines between traditional jewelry and art.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage the trend of nature-inspired art to incorporate these stunning animal sculptures as statement pieces in luxurious and opulent spaces.
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