# Floating Umbrella Installations This Exhibit Features an Artificial Sky Made Out of Umbrellas By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artificial-sky References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/10/08/white-umbrellas-installation-in-finland/) & [both.fi](http://www.both.fi/bothfi/fi/referenssit/ymparistoja/habitare-2015-ahead-areena/) Artist Kaisa Berry and creative director Timo Berry recently designed an artificial sky made from an abundance of floating umbrellas. Many people have experienced the feeling of having their umbrella float away in high winds. This exhibit recreates the same experience with the use of hundreds of white umbrellas. The [duo designed the installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-installation) for the 'Ahead Arena' at Finland’s 2015 'Habitare Design Fair.' The poetic exhibit consists of an artificial sky made up of 1,100 white umbrellas. The exhibit is [suspended above the main stage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation), providing the perfect backdrop for the acrobatic show taking place underneath. The surreal exhibit is meant to recreate the illusion of a fairytale as the aerial acrobats fly across the stage. The ambitious project demonstrates how common household objects can be used to create a whimsical backdrop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ambient Installations:** Using everyday objects in unexpected ways to create immersive environments. - **Suspended Exhibits:** Designing installations that are suspended in mid-air, creating a sense of whimsy and wonder. - **Artificial Landscapes:** Constructing man-made environments that mimic natural landscapes, inspiring awe and enchantment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning:** Creating immersive and memorable experiences for guests through unique and extraordinary installations. - **Art and Design:** Exploring creative ways to transform everyday objects into works of art that inspire wonder and imagination. - **Entertainment:** Enhancing performances and events through visually stunning and immersive environments that captivate audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Inflated Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-as-a-main-material.md) - [Chinese Tradition-Honoring Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-paper-umbrella.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Floating Canopy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-pavilion.md)