# Cast-Like Lighting Arturo Alvarez's Tati and Kala Sconces Sport a Textured, Minimalist Aesthetic By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tati-and-kala References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/tati-and-kala-by-arturo-alvarez/) & [arturo-alvarez](http://www.arturo-alvarez.com/) The Tati and Kala sconce lighting fixtures look as though they once mended broken bones. By that, I am clearly referring to its cast-like material. Instead of being crafted out of plaster and fiberglass, these lamps were made out of [metallic mesh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreshadow-table-lamp) and silicone. Designed by Arturo Álvarez, the Tati and Kala sconce lighting fixtures may have an overall [minimalist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-lighting-design), yet their textured surfaces make them stand out admirably. From layered strips to repetitive dents, each lamp sports a shapely design that is also full of movement. I especially like how the Tati and Kala sconce lighting fixtures look against stark white walls. It makes the details of each lamp even more stunningly captivating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Textured Lighting Fixtures:** The use of textured surfaces in lighting fixtures creates a unique and captivating aesthetic. - **Minimalist Design:** The combination of minimalist design with textured materials offers a sleek and modern look. - **Metallic Mesh and Silicone:** The use of unconventional materials such as metallic mesh and silicone in lighting fixtures adds an innovative touch. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate textured lighting fixtures to enhance the overall ambiance of a space. - **Lighting Manufacturing:** Lighting manufacturers can explore new materials like metallic mesh and silicone to create stylish and contemporary lighting options. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can offer textured lighting fixtures to cater to customers seeking unique and eye-catching design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metal Pleated Wall Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donna-wall-light.md) - [Shell-Like Structural Wall Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnacle-wall-sconce.md) - [Illusory Modernist Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teline-collection-by-kelly-wearstler.md) - [Artistic Shadow Play Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frero-tala-asa.md) - [Concentric Geometric Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caleide.md) - [Hand Formed Sconce Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-sconce.md) - [Sculptural Bronze Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flor-de-bronce.md) - [Suspended Halo Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamplox-minimalist-floor-lamp.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md)