# Surreal 2D-Effect Sculptures Katharina Fritsch Adds a Bizarre Twist to Ordinary Objects By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-sculpture-art References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/katharina-fritschs-large-scale-sculptures/) & [matthewmarks](http://www.matthewmarks.com/new-york/artists/katharina-fritsch/) Hailing from Germany, Katharina Fritsch creates stunning, [surreal sculpture art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition) dipped in matte-paint for a 2D effect. Fritsch transforms every day objects into visually arresting works of art – though the process is not an easy one. According to her bio from the Matthew Marks Gallery website, “her sculptures are the result of a time-consuming process: a piece is usually molded by hand, then cast in plaster, reworked, and then cast again in polyester.” Fritsche’s fantastic, bizarre sculptures – which include a circle of matte-black poodles surrounding a baby and a column of Saint Mary icon statues in matte yellow – have been features at esteemed institutions such as the [MoMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma), Sculpture Garden and the [Tate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ithell-colquhoun). If you’re interested in the surreal transformation of the every day, check out Fritsch’s impressive body of work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surreal Sculpture Art:** Exploring the use of 2D-effect sculptures to create visually arresting and bizarre artworks. - **Transforming Everyday Objects:** Finding inspiration in ordinary items and transforming them into extraordinary works of art. - **Time-consuming Sculpting Process:** Innovating the sculpting process to create intricate and captivating sculptures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art world by pushing the boundaries of traditional sculpture and exploring new mediums and techniques. - **Museums and Galleries:** Opportunities to showcase and exhibit surreal and experimental sculptures in institutions and spaces dedicated to contemporary art. - **Fine Arts Education:** Integrating surreal sculpture techniques into art education to inspire students to think creatively and explore unconventional approaches to sculpture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md)