# Enormous Tidal Wave Installations Crystal Wagner Made This Huge Sculpture from Simple Materials By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-wagner References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/crystal-wagner-deluge) & [crystalwagner](http://www.crystalwagner.com/) Crystal Wagner, an Atlanta-based artist, created ‘Deluge,' which is an installation that mimics the design of a huge tidal wave. The structure stands very high and it was created from [cloth, screen print, balloon mylar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral) and chicken wire. Somehow, through her expertise, these materials were combined to create brilliant ripples of blue water and [frothy, white sea foam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transposition-installtion). The structure stimulates the motion of waves, crashing to the edge of the room and being forced into the ceiling to continue crashing in a new direction. An [installation as enormous and purposeful](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) as this encourages viewers to take in its enormity and visualize what it would be like to surf inside a wave or feel the fear and power of uncontrollable waters. Crystal Wagner describes the installation as “a reminder of our smallness and our lack of control over the natural world.” The uncertainty that ‘Deluge’ represents will take you back to the feeling you had as a child – small, curious and a little fearful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Enormous Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies or materials that enable the creation of large-scale installations with minimal resources. - **Interactive Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology to create immersive and interactive art experiences, bringing viewers closer to the artwork. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine organic and synthetic materials to create visually captivating artworks that mimic natural structures. ### Where This Applies - **Art Installation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new techniques, materials, or technologies to push the boundaries of art installations and create awe-inspiring experiences for viewers. - **Experiential Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with artists and designers to create immersive installations that enhance brand experiences and leave a lasting impression on consumers. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and biodegradable materials that can be used in large-scale installations, reducing the environmental impact of art production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Water Movement Sculptural Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-waves.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Kinetic Waterfront Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfront-installation.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md)