# Unformed Figurine Sculptures TRANS by Kohei Nawa Involves Scanning and Texture Mapping By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trans-by-kohei-nawa References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/11/05/trans-sculptures-by-kohei-nawa/) & [kohei-nawa.net](http://www.kohei-nawa.net/) TRANS by Kohei Nawa, an artist born in Osaka, Japan, is a sculpture series that appears to have been tampered with in one way or another. Although the shape takes on the familiar form of a human being, the details are lacking. Instead of a recognizable face, hands and more, the sculptures have been warped and morphed into abstract versions of [classic porcelain figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu). Currently showing at the Arario Gallery Cheonan in Korea, and set to debut in his hometown later this month, TRANS by Kohei Nawa was created using a computer and scanner. Each sculpture began with a [3D scanning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-collection) of a person or an object. From there a computer technique known as [texture mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware) was applied. Nawa says, "The completed form of the model with fluid threedimensional surface is like a form that is parallel with this world, or a form which any subject or being can have." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Augmented Reality Sculptures:** Artists can use technology like 3D scanning and texture mapping to create avant-garde sculptures with a unique, warped twist. - **Abstract Figurines:** The use of technology can create new and unique takes on classic figurines by warping and morphing their shapes. - **Futuristic Sculptures:** Using technology like 3D scanning and texture mapping can result in sculptural forms that are ahead of their time and appear to transcend this world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Merging art with technology like 3D scanning and texture mapping can produce avant-garde sculptures that challenge traditional notions of art and form. - **Design:** Designers can take inspiration from technology-enabled sculptures to create unique and futuristic pieces that blend art and function. - **Entertainment:** Augmented reality technology can be used to create interactive and otherworldly experiences for audiences through sculptures and installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Eroding Sculpture NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroding-and-reforming-digital-car.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md)