# Artistic Corn Compositions Corn Craft Installation Exhibits Sustainability With Cheap Materials By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-craft-installation References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/25/corn-craft-by-gallery-fumi-and-studio-toogood/) & [galleryfumi](http://www.galleryfumi.com/) The [London Design Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-cleaning-exhibition) is showing a [gallery full of corn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-world-sharp-edges) this year in its Corn Craft installation, an exhibit meant to show how such an inexpensive material can be turned into a cornucopia (pun intended) of masterpieces. The Corn Craft installation, which includes works by Nacho Carbonell, Raw Edges, Rowan Mersh, Max Lamb, and Gemma Holt, demonstrates [sustainable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series) through the use of cheap goods. This is exactly what credit crunch artwork is all about! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunity for businesses in design and manufacturing industries to explore innovative and affordable materials for sustainable products. - **Credit Crunch Artwork:** Opportunity for artists and galleries to create and showcase art using inexpensive materials, reflecting the economic climate. - **Cheap Goods Transformation:** Opportunity for businesses to reinvent low-cost materials through creative design and craftsmanship. ### Where This Applies - **Design:** The design industry can tap into the potential of sustainable materials and create unique and affordable products. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore the use of cheap materials in their production processes to reduce costs and environmental impact. - **Art:** Artists and galleries can embrace the concept of credit crunch artwork, utilizing inexpensive materials to create thought-provoking pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-matters.md) - [Textured Cast Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad.md) - [Archival Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-pile.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Speaker Part-Garnered Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-craftmanship-a-new-world.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Design Exhibitins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearson-lloyd.md) - [Mountainous Repurposed Crate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-installation.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md)