# UFOs Inspire Art Sand Circles By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circles-in-the-sand References: [kk.org](http://kk.org/ct2/2007/09/sand-crop-circles.php) Not the product of aliens, but the works of San Francisco-based artist Andres Amador, these [patterns in the sand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles) were inspired by crop circles. "Amador is pioneering a [new art genre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1): crop circles in sand. They are quick, temporary, cheap, spectacular, and fun. And anyone can make them. You can roughly see how the patterns are produced in this very low-res video. Andres first uses ropes to sketch out the outines of the dark sections. He then returns to those guidelines and uses a rake to rough up the sand within those lines in order to make the pattern." **Implications** - The crop circle is now a recognized part of pop culture because of the mysterious intrigue it represents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 2% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crop Circle Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace sand art as a new form of temporary, inexpensive, and engaging artistic expression. - **Low-resolution Video:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop low-resolution video technology that can capture and showcase intricate sand patterns with better clarity. - **DIY Sand Circles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create DIY kits or mobile apps that allow individuals to easily create their own sand circle art. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce crop circle-themed art installations and exhibits to attract a new wave of art enthusiasts. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new imaging technologies or drones to capture high-resolution aerial footage of sand circle art. - **Tourism and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sand circle art experiences into beach resorts and entertainment venues to provide unique and interactive attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Artful Sand Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrakis-30.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Self-Operating Sand Artwork Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-coffee-table.md) - [Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-acquisition.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs.md) - [Desert Reflective Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-travelling.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [AI-Generated Topic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending-1.md)