# Weaved Bamboo Installations Cicada by Marco Casagrande is a Reminder of the Simple Life By Leslie Chen | Published 2012-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicada References: [architizer](http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/37444/urban-acupuncture/) & [marcocasagrande.fi](http://marcocasagrande.fi/) It can be hard to find an escape in the middle of a bustling city, but that is exactly what the Cicada installation provides. Located in the city of Taipei, Cicada is focused on the [natural elements of life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation). The installation was designed by Marco Casagrande, an architect from Finland. Surrounded by concrete, cement and rocks, Cicada is like a breath of fresh air among its industrial setting. The art piece is made out of [bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-forest-glss) to give its structure ample room to breathe, while the subtle slits also allow natural light to stream into the installation itself. The Cicada art piece is a lovely reminder to stop and smell the roses when life seems to be taking on too much at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Natural Installations:** Exploring the use of natural elements in urban installations can create unique and calming experiences. - **Sustainable Materials:** Using bamboo and other sustainable materials in art and architecture can promote eco-friendly practices. - **Escape From Urban Life:** Creating installations that provide an escape from the fast-paced city life can offer moments of tranquility and reflection. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the concept of natural installations using sustainable materials to create visually stunning and environmentally conscious artworks. - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and construction companies can incorporate sustainable materials like bamboo into their projects, creating eco-friendly structures that blend seamlessly with the natural environment. - **Wellness and Hospitality:** Wellness centers, hotels, and resorts can create serene and calming spaces inspired by the concept of escaping from urban life, allowing guests to rejuvenate and reconnect with nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Celebrating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-predates-man.md) - [Rattan Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-art-gallery.md) - [Bamboo Forest Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Maze-Inspired Performance Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-time.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md)