# Sloppy Sphere Photos Thomas Brown Imperfect Circles Captures Clumsy Curves By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-09-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-brown-imperfect-circles References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/thomas-brown-lighting-and-kinglyface-circles) & [thomasbrownstudio.tumblr](http://thomasbrownstudio.tumblr.com/) The Thomas Brown Imperfect Circles project, created in collaboration with set designer duo Lightning + Kinglyface, is a photography collection that celebrates the beauty found in flaws. Named '2-(y-b)2=r2' after the mathematical formula of a circle, this project looks at rough circle-shaped creations in different mediums. Even if one could create a completely precise circle, such perfection never lasts long in this world, especially as everything is impacted and altered by surrounding influences. That is why Thomas Brown and Lightning + Kinglyface do not try to capture perfection, rather they use unusual materials such as milk, sugar, smoke and glitter to create purposefully distorted round shapes that are appealing because of their imperfections. The Thomas Brown imperfect circles project demonstrates the inherent beauty of the messy and ever-changing world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebrating Imperfections:** The trend towards showcasing the beauty found in flaws and imperfections. - **Purposeful Distortion:** The trend towards using unusual materials and techniques to create intentionally distorted shapes and forms. - **Mathematical Inspiration:** The trend towards using mathematical formulas and principles as inspiration for creative projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** There are many opportunities to disrupt the traditional notions of beauty and precision in art and design, and celebrate the unique imperfections of individual works. - **Fashion and Textiles:** The trend towards using unconventional materials and techniques in fabric and textile design can lend itself to creating interesting and appealing textures, patterns, and shapes. - **Food and Beverage:** There are opportunities for creative chefs and mixologists to incorporate unusual ingredients and techniques in their recipes, creating visually stunning and unique dishes and drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Imperfect Timber Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no1-common.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Life Mess-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperfect-home.md) - [Collaborative Textural Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-series.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md)