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Inflated Metal Objects

Stephen Newby Makes Blown Metal Artforms

— January 19, 2010 — Art & Design
Stephen Newby is the master of blown metal art. Newby creates these futuristic sculptures by inflating stainless steel into the form of a cube. His unique method for transforming metal is not limited to blown metal art forms, but has also taken on forms of furniture and other industrious items.

Stephen Newby has also been commissioned by the Arts Council England North East in Durham, England for his inflated metal objects. His stainless steel Plexus sculpture is displayed in the North East Technology Park in Sedgefield.
Trend Themes
1. Blown Metal Art - The trend of blown metal art forms presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry, allowing artists to explore new possibilities in transforming metal into unique sculptures.
2. Futuristic Sculptures - The trend of creating futuristic sculptures using inflating stainless steel offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and architecture industry, enabling artists and architects to push boundaries and create visually stunning and unconventional structures.
3. Metal Furniture - The trend of using blown metal art techniques to create furniture presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the interior design and furniture industry, offering designers the ability to craft avant-garde and eye-catching metal furniture pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can benefit from blown metal art as a disruptive innovation, allowing artists to explore new forms of creative expression and create visually captivating works.
2. Art and Architecture - Blown metal art techniques can disrupt the art and architecture industry, facilitating the creation of futuristic and boundary-pushing structures that redefine architectural conventions.
3. Interior Design and Furniture - The interior design and furniture industry can be disrupted by utilizing blown metal art techniques, enabling designers to offer unique and avant-garde metal furniture pieces that stand out in the market.
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