# Delicate Contemporary Glassworks The Sylvain Willenz CIRVA Collection is Comprised of Three Series By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvain-willenz-cirva References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/09/sylvain-willenz-cirva-glassworks-at-victor-hunt/) & [sylvainwillenz](http://www.sylvainwillenz.com/) The Sylvain Willenz CIRVA collection is comprised of a series of [glassworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazeek) that truly contemporizes this form of art. Airy and delicate, the pieces nevertheless have a strong and sturdy presence, which will help them stand out in the home. From the [orbed lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upglas-collection) to the [geometric trays and boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trama-collection), the Sylvain Willenz CIRVA collection is striking. Created for the Victor Hunt Designart Dealer, the Sylvain Willenz CIRVA collection was crafted at the distinguished CIRVA research and development centre in Marseille, France. Specifically made up of three series (Spot, Shift and Block), the collection is expressive in its design duality. Each stunning piece is made by hand using expanded polystyrene (EPS) board as the base material through the familiar lost-wax technique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Glassworks:** The use of materials such as expanded polystyrene (EPS) board to produce contemporary glassworks would be a disruptive innovation. - **Handcrafted Glass Pieces:** The production of handcrafted glass pieces using materials like EPS board for modern designs can disrupt the glassware industry. - **Design Duality:** Exploring design duality by using materials like EPS board can open up new avenues for glass art and design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Glassware Industry:** The glassware industry can benefit from incorporating contemporary designs with the use of innovative materials like EPS board. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can incorporate the lightweight yet sturdy properties of EPS board into producing modern glass pieces for interior decoration. - **Art and Design Industry:** The art and design industry can explore the use of unconventional materials like EPS board to create unique yet functional art and household objects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md) - [Glass Surfaced Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-collection.md) - [Sculptural Collector Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vesper-collection.md) - [Glass Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassina-2.md) - [Chic French-Inspired Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadence.md) - [Artfully Liquid-Like Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp.md) - [Venetian Baked Glass Housewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-veneziana-melt.md) - [Artful Glass Vessel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-vessel.md) - [Artful Ethereal Iridescent Resin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest.md)