# Organic Algae Art The Botanics 'Algaerium' Exhibit is a Homemade Marvel By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanics-algaerium References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/algaerium.php) & [marins](http://www.marins.co.uk/contact/) The Botanics 'Algaerium' exhibit is another inventive move from the London go-to colorists and art trend prophets. The story behind Botanics 'Algaerium' sounds more fitting to a science project than an art installation; however, it is definitely art. Creator Marin Sawa used her [home biology set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu) to create her own [organic form of algaeic medium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion). The Botanics 'Algaerium' project explored the possibilities of [natural color and texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-art-garden) within this new medium. The result is something completely new and outrageously original, making Botanics 'Algaerium' more of a revolution than simple art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Organic Algae Art:** Innovative technology and art can combine to create organic, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing pieces that are unique in texture and color. - **DIY Biotechnology:** Advancements in biotech and synthetic biology can provide artists with new materials to work with and even may revolutionize the art scene as biotechnology becomes more prevalent. - **Sustainable Art:** Using renewable and sustainable materials such as algae can become an innovative way to create art while contributing to environmental sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Traditional art and design could use biotechnology as a new medium, which could revolutionize the field. - **Biotech:** Algae, as a natural and self-sustaining organism, could have a bright future in biotech as a biofuel, nutrient for livestock, or even a source of food. - **Environmental Science:** Algae could also be used for wastewater treatment, and as a result, can reduce the cost of waste treatment to water companies and municipalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensibiom-2.md) - [Algae Lit Retail Caves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-hainan.md) - [Sculptural Biomaterial Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wevolve-labs.md) - [Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-algae.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Botanical Signal Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pulses.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md)