# Climate Change Sculptures Lorenzo Quinn's Sculpture Reminds Viewers of Environmental Effects By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-change-sculpture References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/05/15/venice-hands-sculpture-sea-level-rise/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial) Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn has erected a colossal climate change sculpture to serve as a cautionary reminder of the perils of human-caused damage and its lasting impact on the environment. Italy's beloved city, Venice finds itself sinking rampantly as global warming speeds up, now reportedly being swallowed at a rate that's 5 times faster than previously predicted. Quinn sought to address the issue through his sculpture, 'Support,' which features two 5,000 pound hands erupting from Venice's heavily populated [Grand Canal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-sculpture-lj) and grasping the walls of the historic Ca' Sagredo Hotel. The climate change sculpture is a plea to action forcing the general public, scientists and social and political influences to notice and take responsibility for the [devastating and irreversible effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irreversible-scale) of climate-change. Halcyon Gallery, the gallery responsible for funding the project, says optimistically "The hands symbolize tools that can both destroy the world, but also have the capacity to save it." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Climate Change Awareness:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative campaigns and initiatives that raise awareness about the devastating effects of climate change. - **Art as Activism:** Potential for artists and creative professionals to use their work as a medium for activism and social commentary, sparking conversations and driving change. - **Environmental Responsibility:** Demand for industries to adopt sustainable practices and develop eco-friendly solutions to reduce their impact on the environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries:** Opportunity for art galleries to showcase and promote socially and environmentally-conscious artworks that address pressing global issues like climate change. - **Sustainable Tourism:** Potential for the tourism industry to create eco-conscious travel experiences that educate and inspire individuals about the importance of environmental conservation. - **Corporate Social Responsibility:** Demand for businesses to prioritize their social and environmental impact by implementing sustainable practices and supporting initiatives that address climate change. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Cultural Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraca.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md) - [Artfully Made Floating Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zava.md) - [Climate Awareness Artful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-pavilion.md)