# Whimsical Cloud-Inspired Art Installations The 'Cumulus' Installation Offers an Ethereal Escape By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cumulus-installation References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/05/21/inspired-by-the-clouds-this-art-installation-was-designed-to-be-your-happy-place/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [weareclap](https://weareclap.com/) The 'Cumulus' installation has been designed by the [Clap Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oven-club) as a light, ethereal structure that will provide visitors with a [pillowy place to relax](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-tables1) and unwind that's wondrously whimsical. The structure is achieved with a series of steel beams that have had an elastic fabric tied tightly around the interior space to help give it a bouncy feel. A series of [hanging lights inside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation) help to cast a shadow of those within and create a visual spectacle for onlookers to enjoy. The 'Cumulus' installation was explained by the designers who said, "Inside the cloud, the body seems to gravitate with a feeling of lightness, it is the place where calm reigns. Through the fabric, you get to see only the shadows of what is outside and the sounds aren’t clear enough to perceive their origin." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cloud-inspired Art Installations:** Creating installations inspired by clouds can provide an escape from reality for visitors while immersing them in a whimsical atmosphere. - **Elastic Fabric Structures:** Using elastic fabrics as the primary material in architectural structures creates an unconventional and bouncy environment. - **Hanging Light Spectacles:** Integrating hanging lights in installations provides a visual spectacle for onlookers to enjoy and enhances the immersive experience for visitors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can harness the ethereal nature of clouds to create immersive, whimsical installations that captivate audiences. - **Architecture and Engineering:** Architects and engineers can explore the use of elastic fabrics as a new material in construction, providing a unique and dynamic design approach. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Event planners and entertainment organizers can provide guests with an otherworldly experience by incorporating cloud-inspired installations into their events, making it an unforgettable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isometric-studio.md) - [Cloud-Like French Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-nuage.md) - [Organic Cloud-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khmara.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Dreamlike Bubble-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshape-lamp.md) - [Inflated Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-as-a-main-material.md) - [Hanging Portal-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-installation.md) - [Earthy Tonal Tranquil Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alula.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md)