# Abstract Cubist Caves The Sculptures of Tobias Putrih are Conceptually Creative By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobias-putrih References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2010/10/15/sculptures-by-artist-tobias-putrih/) & [artnet](http://www.artnet.com/Artists/ArtistHomePage.aspx?artist_id=423952544&page_tab=Exhibitions) Tobias Putrih is a Slovenian sculptor whose work is abstract but very structured. A careful eye for shapes meets a wild imagination within the work of Tobias Putrih, making for [fascinating installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures) that are great to contemplate. From [cubist cave confines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-on-space) to boxy bridges, the works of Tobias Putrih often features [structured shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart) as a medium. Check out the featured gallery to get a peek inside the creative mind of Tobias Putrih. **Implications** - As the Internet brings the world's citizens closer and closer together, the concept of what is considered "creative" is changing. Essentially, any idea can be easily put into fruition and shared instantaneously, prompting artists and corporations to think in a more abstract manner than once before. This has resulted in an array of art, products and architecture bearing eccentric aesthetics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 67% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abstract Aesthetics:** Exploring eccentric and abstract aesthetics in art, products, and architecture as a response to the changing concept of creativity in the digital age. - **Structured Shapes:** Utilizing structured shapes as a medium for artistic expression, pushing the boundaries of traditional sculpture and installation art. - **Conceptual Creativity:** Embracing wild and imaginative concepts in art, fueled by the ease of idea realization and instant sharing facilitated by the internet. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry can leverage abstract aesthetics to attract a diverse range of art enthusiasts seeking unconventional art forms and experiences. - **Product Design:** Product designers can incorporate structured shapes to create visually captivating and unconventional products that stand out in the market. - **Architecture:** Architects can push the boundaries of traditional design by embracing eccentric aesthetics and conceptual creativity in their architectural projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cave-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau.md) - [Cave-Enclosed Residency Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhumances-iii.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Brain-Like Labyrinths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brash-collective.md) - [Monochromatic Sculptural Gateways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-gateway.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md)