# Billowing Silken Artwork These Art Murals Appear Wind-Swept but are Actually Solid Sculptures By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-mural References: [designsponge](http://www.designsponge.com/2015/10/fine-art-focus-marela-zacarias.html) & [marela.org](http://marela.org/default.html) New York-based artist Marela Zacarias creates beautiful, sculptural art murals that look like soft swathes of material but are in fact solid creations. New York City is known for its incredible, [site-specific art murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-jam). Installations, graffiti work and huge artworks painted directly onto walls and public objects add to the aesthetic and spirit of a neighborhood, or beautify urban spaces that can often be gray and grim. Marela Zacarias' bold, geometric works belong to this tradition of art. The [Mexican-born artist's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racesroots) murals resemble silk scarves blowing in the wind, but are actually solid, [sculptural pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes). One of the most common base materials in the art murals is window screens. Zacarias' art is currently on exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sculptural Art Murals:** There is a trend of creating art murals that are not just visually appealing but also have a sculptural quality, blurring the line between 2D and 3D art forms. - **Optical Illusion Art:** Artists are exploring the use of optical illusions in their murals, creating pieces that deceive the viewer's perception and challenge the traditional understanding of art. - **Site-specific Installations:** Artists are increasingly creating art installations that are designed specifically for a particular location, enhancing the aesthetic and character of the surrounding environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace the trend of sculptural art murals and incorporate them into public spaces, creating unique and engaging experiences for viewers. - **Architecture:** Architects can collaborate with artists to incorporate optical illusion art into building designs, adding a visually captivating element to the facade of structures. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can leverage site-specific installations to attract visitors, offering them a memorable and immersive artistic experience at their establishments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md)