# Infinite Forest Sculptures Anthony James Creates an Installation that Befits a Dystopian Future By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-james References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1663412/breathtaking-sculptures-depict-infinite-forests) & [anthonyjamesstudio](http://www.anthonyjamesstudio.com/) There is something extremely eerie about British-born Anthony James' most recent [art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible). By combining mirrors, birch wood, water and fluorescent lighting, he has put together a dystopian-esque, [infinite forest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree). Looking at Anthony James' work, it appears to me like he's commenting on the relationship between man and nature. By taking these once-lush trees and encasing them in a cold environment, they have become rather sterile and removed from nature. According to Co. Design, Anthony James is actually presenting an image of 'idealized destruction.' Instead of permanently destroying all the trees around us for our own selfish gain, there are other ways to [preserve nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation). Whether or not Anthony James' suggestion is true is up to individual interpretation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Infinite Forest Sculptures:** Artists and designers can explore creating immersive, dystopian-themed installations to comment on society's relationship with nature and idealized destruction. - **Mirrored Installations:** Creating mirrored installations as a form of artistic expression provides the opportunity to explore themes of infinity and duality. - **Nature Preservation:** There is an increasing trend towards preserving nature and reducing the impact that humans have on the environment through art and design. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists can use technology and materials to create immersive installations and commentaries on society. - **Design:** Designers can create functional and aesthetically pleasing products or installations that promote environmental awareness and sustainability. - **Environmental Conservation:** Art and design can play a crucial role in promoting environmental conservation and inspiring individuals to make positive changes in their behaviors towards nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Mangrove Forest-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/once-upon-a-forest.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Multisensory Environmental Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa-murakami.md)