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Renowned for both its experimental nature and ethereal aesthetic, resin is proving particularly popular among today’s top creatives. While the compound—which can be cultivated naturally or synthetically created—has traditionally been used in polishes and varnishes, many contemporary artists and designers are finding new and inventive ways to incorporate the malleable material into their practice.
Lustrous like glass but compositionally similar to plastic, resin effortlessly pairs form with functionality, resulting in an endless amount of artistic possibilities. Here, we explore an eclectic selection of resin art, from spectacular sculptural works and three-dimensional “paintings” to twinkling jewelry and avant-garde furniture. Dazzling and diverse, this collection of crystalline art showcases the versatility and beauty of the remarkable material.
Resin Sculpture
Worlds Within Whales by Isana Yamada
Photo: Isana Yamada
Photo: Isana Yamada
Photo: Isana Yamada
Enchanting Mushrooms by Yukio Takano
Photo: Yukio Takano
Photo: Yukio Takano
Photo: Yukio Takano
Splashing Sculptures by Annaluigia Boeretto
Photo: Annaluigia Boeretto
Photo: Annaluigia Boeretto
Photo: Annaluigia Boeretto
Sculpted Vibrations by Loris Cecchini
Photo: Loris Cecchini
Photo: Loris Cecchini
Photo: Loris Cecchini
Enlightening Book Wheels by Jonathan Whitfill
Photo: Jonathan Whitfill
Photo: Jonathan Whitfill
Photo: Jonathan Whitfill
Lava Block by Deranged Donkey
Photo: Deranged Donkey
Photo: Deranged Donkey
Dragon Eyes by Stefano Prina
Photo: Stefano Prina
Photo: Stefano Prina
Photo: Stefano Prina
Photo: Stefano Prina
Gravity-Defying Flowers by Oodesign
Photo: Oodesign
Photo: Oodesign
Photo: Oodesign
Resin Painting
Psychedelic Panels by Bruce Riley
Photo: Bruce Riley
Photo: Bruce Riley
Photo: Bruce Riley
Goldfish Bowls by Riusuke Fukahori
Photo: Riusuke Fukahori
Photo: Riusuke Fukahori
Photo: Riusuke Fukahori
Multimedia and Multilayered Works by Brooks Shane Salzwedel
Photo: Brooks Shane Salzwedel
Photo: Brooks Shane Salzwedel
Photo: Brooks Shane Salzwedel
Dazzling Dragons by Lillian Lee
Photo: Lillian Lee
Photo: Lillian Lee
Photo: Lillian Lee
Female Portraits by Jessica Dunegan
Photo: Jessica Dunegan
Photo: Jessica Dunegan
Photo: Jessica Dunegan
Aquatic Animals by Keng Lye
Photo: Keng Lye
Photo: Keng Lye
Photo: Keng Lye