# Artistic Serene Scenery Cathryn Barmon uses Japanese-Influenced Diorama Landscapes By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathryn-barmon References: [sweet-station](http://www.sweet-station.com/blog/?p=13694) & [natureissculpture](http://www.natureissculpture.com/gallery.shtml) This green piece of work may seem average at first glance, but take a closer look at the Cathryn Barman 'Nature is Sculpture' series and you will see that it is a rolling sea of emerald green. This inventive [miniature landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) boasts [Japanese influence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakajimaya-crossing) in diorama form, making for a true work of art. New York City artist Cathryn Barmon brings creative flair to the concept of [nature as art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-art-garden) to bring these gorgeous landscapes to life. Here you can see her recent work as a hanging piece in her living room -- a perfect accent for the earthy home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: 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 - **Japanese-influenced Diorama Landscapes:** The use of Japanese influences in diorama landscapes presents opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and captivating artworks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can explore the use of diorama landscapes as a medium to showcase nature-inspired artworks in a visually stunning way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md)