# Enchanting Forest Exhibits Matthew Ronay's Between the Worlds Installation Explores Rituals By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/between-the-worlds References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1664594/check-out-matthew-ronays-half-burned-enchanted-forest) & [andrearosengallery](http://www.andrearosengallery.com/) Until now, I was sure that J.K. Rowling and J.R.R. Tolkien had created two of the most enchanting forests ever, yet I have to admit that the Between the Worlds art installation may have them beat, only because people can actually visit it in the real world. This tribalesque, half-burned forest has a mystical presence that will seep into your bones the moment you set eyes on it. Created by Matthew Ronay, the Between the Worlds art installation explores the "theme of [bizarre rituals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog), by building an [immersive 'primordial forest,'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation) where visitors are invited to tap into inherited memory and shared mythologies," as Fast Co Design puts it so aptly. Therefore, the Between the Worlds exhibit is transformed into a personal and meaningful space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Immersive Installations:** Immersive and interactive installations that create a personal and meaningful experience for visitors. - **Ritualistic Themes:** Artistic and cultural expressions that explore themes of inherited memory and shared mythologies through immersive installations. - **Mystical Presence:** Art installations that create a mystical and captivating presence through the use of half-burned and tribalesque imagery. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Exhibitions:** Art galleries and museums can incorporate immersive installations and ritualistic themes to offer a unique and personal experience to visitors. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can create mystical and immersive environments for events by utilizing artistic installations inspired by inherited memories and shared mythologies. - **Tourism:** Tourism industry can create unique and captivating experiences by utilizing immersive art installations and mystical themes that create a memorable and meaningful visit for tourists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Immersive Digital Forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamlab-1.md) - [Mangrove Forest-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/once-upon-a-forest.md) - [Virtual Sakura Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamlab-forest.md) - [Light Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginarium360.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Immersive Art Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daydream-adventures.md) - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [Nature-Reconnecting Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation.md)