# Delicate Cement Art Doreen Westphal's Concrete Lace Installation Hangs Like a Curtain By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-lace References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/concrete-lace-at-maison-objet/) & [doreenwestphal](http://www.doreenwestphal.com/projects/concrete-lace-2/) The Concrete Lace art installation shows that, with a little patience and perseverance, any material can be made to look feminine and delicate -- even cement. This sculpture series takes this typically cold, hard and practical material and turns it into a thing of beauty. The Concrete Lace art installation strips away the functional aspects of the material and focuses solely on its malleable form. Created by German-born, Netherlands-based artist Doreen Westphal, the Concrete Lace art installation is based on an [old lace pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral) from Belgium, which was translated into a digital file. Westphal molded the concrete using plexiglas, silicone and wires based on the file. Once the molds are removed, the concrete hangs from the wires like a curtain. The Concrete Lace installation was presented during this year's Maison & Objet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Feminine Cement Art:** Exploring the possibilities of transforming typically masculine materials into feminine and delicate forms. - **Reimagining Concrete as Decor:** Redefining the functionality of concrete by focusing on its aesthetic qualities rather than its practical uses. - **Digital Translations in Sculpture:** Utilizing digital files and computer-aided design to create innovative art installations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of traditional materials, experimentation, and merging technology with artistic expression. - **Interior Design and Decor:** Innovations in incorporating unconventional materials like concrete into interior design, creating unique and stylish living spaces. - **Construction and Architecture:** Exploring new possibilities for the application of concrete in architectural design, blurring the lines between art and functional construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sturdy Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cement-decor.md) - [3D-Printed Ethereal Floating Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prairie-cord.md) - [Bio-Concrete Retail Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioconcrete.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Textured Cast Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Earth-Connecting Luxe Floor Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-pelota.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md)