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Glowing Lung Sculptures

Kate MacDowell's Organs and Skeleton Porcelain

— December 18, 2009 — Art & Design
Kate MacDowell's sculpture style is a striking mix of human anatomy and nature. She attributes her stunning artwork to be a reflection of how she perceives her world working and living in diverse environments. Each piece is sculpted by hand from porcelain which presents a luminous and ghostly quality. Some pieces are lit up which adds to the effect.

Check out the rest of her Portfolio to see more of her thought-provoking sculptures.

Implications - These extraordinary pieces of porcelain art are primarily influence by the ever changing relationship between man and nature. Borrowing from the way this relationship has been culturally represented over time through myth, history and other mediums, MacDowell's pieces address the conflict between our natural relationship to the world and the way we treat it in modern society.
Trend Themes
1. Human-nature Fusion Art - Kate MacDowell's porcelain sculptures blend human anatomy with elements of nature, highlighting the interconnectedness of the two.
2. Reflection of Environmental Consciousness - MacDowell's luminous and ghostly sculptures serve as a symbolic reminder of the conflict between humanity's natural relationship with the world and its treatment of the environment.
3. Cultural Representation in Art - By drawing inspiration from myth, history, and other mediums, MacDowell's artwork explores the evolving cultural representation of the relationship between man and nature.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - MacDowell's porcelain sculptures open up opportunities for artists and galleries to explore new narratives and visually compelling ways to address environmental issues.
2. Home Decor - The unique and thought-provoking sculptures by MacDowell can be a disruptive addition to the home decor industry, providing individuals with conversation-starting pieces that serve as a reminder of our connection to nature.
3. Sustainable Design - MacDowell's use of porcelain as a medium for her sculptures presents opportunities for the sustainable design industry to develop eco-friendly and visually captivating products that bridge the gap between art and nature.
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