# Ephemeral Bubble Art Luka Fineisen's Sculptures Looks as Though They Will Pop at Any Moment By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-art References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2014/10/17/bubble-installation/) & [lukafineisen.de](http://www.lukafineisen.de/) The bubble art of Luka Fineisen, a German artist based between Cologne, Germany, and San Francisco, California, is something that will transport people back to their childhood in an instant. Bringing to mind the big soap bubbles of street performers, these [ephemeral sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape) look as though they will pop at any given moment. In reality, however, the bubble art is not made out of soap and water, but instead plastic. An impressive feat, the bubble art has been carefully crafted to reflect the [iridescent quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) of such substances. The way the sculptures reflect light gives the impression that they truly are made out of such organic materials. Resting on the floor, the bubble art is given a different perspective. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ephemeral Sculptures:** The trend of creating sculptures out of fragile and temporary materials presents an opportunity for new forms of art that challenge the traditional notions of permanence and durability. - **Reflective Art:** The trend of using materials that reflect light offers opportunities for new, immersive art experiences that utilize reflections to create unique visual effects. - **Artificial Bubble Materials:** The trend of using artificial materials to mimic natural substances presents opportunities for innovative new mediums in art making and design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The ephemeral bubble art trend presents an opportunity for new forms of contemporary art, which are playful and engaging. - **Design:** The reflective quality of these sculptures presents an opportunity for designers to create products and environments that utilize reflective surfaces to enhance users' experience. - **Manufacturing:** The trend of producing artistic objects out of artificial materials presents an opportunity for manufacturers to incorporate new materials into their production processes and create new product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Dreamlike Bubble-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshape-lamp.md) - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-lighting-design.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Whimsical Glass Bubbled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeka.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool.md)