A new exhibit featuring an unusual style of art — one in which layers of plaster are sanded down to produce unique patterns and colors — is set to hit the Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts Gallery this Friday.

This exhibit marks the second time Christopher Hynes’ work has been displayed at the Gallery, and Hynes said that he’s extremely excited for this week’s premier.

The style of this particular exhibit is known as emergent art, which means that layer upon layer of Venetian plaster is applied. Afterward, Hynes goes back and sands the plaster, which creates the layers. Every time the plaster is sanded, a new layer emerges, and with it comes new patterns and colors.

“It’s impressive how much depth they have with so flat a surface,” he said. “They [the pieces of art] look like it’s really thick, but in fact, it’s really [thin]. You’d probably want to touch them.”

Hynes said that this exhibit has a “color field theme,” and that the “randomness” of the patterns that emerge are representative of the stories within the art.

For these works, he has taken his ideas and techniques from over the years and put them all together. However, for this particular show, Hynes did do some things differently.

“I use a pretty vibrant pallet and stripped it down for this series. I used more earth tones and pastels,” he said.

In addition to emergent art, Hynes creates what are called assemblages. These are three-dimensional works that are constructed out of everyday objects he finds on the streets. They are then rebuilt into boxes and drawers to create visual puns, poems and political statements.

For these particular works, he attributes his inspiration to humor and beauty.

“The creative process is what I like the most,” Hynes said.

His first show at the gallery featured 16 assemblages, but this year more of his assemblages will be showcased on the second floor. This exhibit has 19 emergent works on Venetian plaster and 28 assemblages.

Kathleen Mulvey, a senior art history major, is familiar with his work.

“He seems to be very into impressionism/surrealism,” Mulvey said. “He also incorporates the flow of music into his art.”

Hynes said he’s been involved with this profession for pretty much his entire life. He grew up in Washington, D.C., and became fascinated with all of the museums. Ever since then, he has been creating art.

While in D.C., Hynes also played rock and roll music professionally for some time. His music took him to Texas, where he currently lives, but he has since stopped his musical career and now works in his art studio.

Hynes will be making an appearance at the opening of the free exhibit, which will continue until Sept. 27. For more information about Christopher Hynes and his work, you can visit his Web site at christopherhynes.com.