# Fanned Architecture Brendan Smithers' ‘Memory' Sculpture for Afrika Burn Art Festival By Rachel | Published 2009-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brendan-smithers-memory-sculpture References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/23637/) & [web.me](http://web.me.com/brendansmithers1/site/memory.html#grid) As part of the Afrika Burn Art Festival, artist Brendan Smithers created a [fan sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunshan-olympic-sports-centre) called 'Memory.' Made of [plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-house), the [bent design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) is impressive for its smooth design (using wood!). Up close, the 'Memory' sculpture looks like roller coaster tracks, but from afar just looks like a big hand held fan. Take a look at the creative design by Brendan Smithers that will be shown at the Afrika Burn Art Festival. **Implications** - FIRST SENTENCE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE Brendan Smithers' ‘Memory’ Sculpture is a brilliant and innovative design that is sure to inspire feature architects in remarkable ways. Leave your thoughts about the 'Memory' sculpture for the Afrika Burn Art Festival in the comment section just below and join the conversation today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 29% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Sculpture Design:** Brendan Smithers' use of plywood and unique sleek design highlights the opportunity for sustainable materials and innovative designs in sculpture. - **Artistic Use of Plywood:** Smithers' use of plywood in constructing the 'Memory' sculpture showcases the potential for using this material in creative ways in art and architecture. - **Interactive Sculptures:** The 'Memory' sculpture's resemblance to a hand-held fan engages viewers and points to the potential for interactive sculptures that invite audience participation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The 'Memory' sculpture highlights the potential for artists to use sustainable materials and unique designs in their sculptures, inspiring new opportunities in the art industry. - **Architecture:** Smithers' innovative use of plywood in sculpture design presents a potential for using the material in architecture and construction alongside other environmentally sustainable materials. - **Event Marketing:** Interactive sculptures, such as the 'Memory' sculpture, can be used to create engaging installations for corporate and public events, providing marketers with innovative ways to attract attention and engage audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Hand-Fan Plan Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cometa-architects.md) - [Brain-Like Labyrinths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brash-collective.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md)