# Face-Contour Home Accessories Candlestick Sculptures Mimic Human Profile By Nicole Chia | Published 2009-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconvential-metal-portraits-make References: [metalportraits](http://www.metalportraits.com) In the latest of sculpturist Brian Cox’s work, the artist is now turning people’s faces into real-life stainless steel object illusions. These remind me of those once-popular pin-holders which you placed against your face and it moulded to your features - only these sculptures are actually classy, and fun! At first, these may seem like your ordinary candlesticks, vases, goblets and other custom items, but when viewed against a person’s profile the illusion becomes apparent. Cox has made these creations out of aluminum, steel and brass and only requires a profile picture in order to make this perfect gift that will certainly be novelty for years to come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Face-contour Home Accessories:** Opportunity to create custom home accessories that mimic and celebrate human profiles. - **Stainless Steel Sculptures:** Innovative use of stainless steel and other metals in home decor to create unique, custom products. - **Illusion Home Decor:** Opportunity to use optical illusions in home decor to create playful and personalized items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can capitalize on the rising trend of personalized and unique home accessories. - **Metalworking:** Metalworking industry can explore innovative techniques and materials in crafting decorative items and sculptures. - **Novelty Gifts:** Gift industry can embrace the trend of customized and unique gifts that celebrate individuality and quirkiness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Architectural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder.md) - [Interestingly Shaped Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poise-candle-holder.md) - [Stacked Candle Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candl-stacks.md) - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md) - [Sculptural Collector Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vesper-collection.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfumato-candle.md) - [Elegant Ivory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivory-vase.md)