# Delicate Floral Installs Andreas Verheijen Sculpts With Plants Instead of Clay By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-verheijen References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1824/andreas-verheijen--flower-engineer) & [andreasverheijen](http://www.andreasverheijen.com/) Andreas Verheijen uses plants the same way most sculptures use clay. Known as "the flower engineer," Andreas Verheijen uses his sculpting skills in bringing these [floral structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflecting-diverseness) to life. He spent over a decade working at a [Harrods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hylo-athletics)' floral department honing his craft, and although his [living works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation) might lack the permanence of sculptures engineered from clay or stone, their vibrant colors and lively nature make up for their short lifespan. **Implications** - With so many different harmful elements coming out each day, consumers are looking for more ways to protect the planet than ever before. Products that feature a green element are appealing to those who want to promote an environmentally friendly lifestyle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Floral Sculptures:** Creating sculptures using plants instead of traditional materials opens up new avenues for eco-friendly design - **Sustainable Art:** The trend of sustainable living extends to the art world, inspiring artists to explore sustainable mediums and methods - **Living Installations:** Embracing the temporality of living installations creates opportunities for ephemeral and socially conscious art ### Where This Applies - **Floral & Garden Design:** There is an opportunity for floral and garden designers to adopt a more eco-friendly and socially responsible approach to their craft - **Environmental & Sustainable Design:** The incorporation of eco-friendly and sustainable design practices into industries such as architecture and interior design can pave the way for new innovations - **Art & Sculpture:** Exploring new materials and techniques that prioritize sustainability and environmental consciousness can lead to disruptive and socially impactful art ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Floral-Inspired Sculptural Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floos.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Colorful Large-Scale Ceramic Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-floris-rubben.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [DIY LED Flower Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floled.md)