# Surreal Silk Sculptures Artist Tianmiao Lin Wraps Objects and Figures in Satiny Materials By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-sculpture References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/09/26/lin-tianmiao-spins-ethereal-sculptures-silk/) & [wanggongxin](http://www.wanggongxin.com/) There are porcelain sculptures and [stone sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom), but not many people are familiar with silk sculptures. Using the thread-wrapping technique, artists are able to create silk sculptures by covering objects and figures in the satiny material. Shiny and ethereal, the results are both [surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) and slightly ghost-like. Of course, that has much to do with this artist's particular style. Created by Tianmiao Lin, the silk sculptures often revolve around sinister subject matter such as haunting humans figures, skulls and organs. Tasteful decor for the Halloween season, "the materials take on a life of their own," Lin notes. Beautiful Decay observes why silk and even hair and thread are used, "They are organic and natural, and contain an element of mysterious strength." Thus, the silk sculptures are full of dimension. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Silk Sculptures:** The use of silk as a sculpting medium creates surreal and ghost-like art pieces. - **Thread-wrapping Technique:** The thread-wrapping technique allows artists to transform various objects and figures into ethereal silk sculptures. - **Sinister Subject Matter:** Artists exploring haunting human figures, skulls, and organs in silk sculptures add a touch of dark beauty to their work. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artistic Sculpture:** Artists can disrupt the traditional sculpting industry by incorporating silk as a unique and captivating medium. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Incorporating silk sculptures can offer new opportunities for textile manufacturers to explore artistic collaborations. - **Home Decor:** The eerie and enchanting silk sculptures can disrupt the home decor industry by offering unconventional and mesmerizing decor options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Silk Textural Lantern Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-collection.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md)