# Surreal Fallen Tree Sculptures These Illegally Cut Down Trees Were Turned into Arched Sculptures By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-down-trees References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/reconnected-sculptures-turn-felled-trees-into-outdoor-art/) & [kuriositas](http://www.kuriositas.com/2013/07/reconnected-artist-reunites-illegally.html) These visually stunning sculptures by artist Philippe Handford turn illegally cut down trees into impressive artworks. Handford has essentially reconnected these cut up trees in an interesting way. These incredible [forest sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funeral-for-a-tree) can be found in Northwest England. Handford started doing this in 2012 but has recently created more chopped down tree sculptures. The newest ones are done in [arches that intersect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-forest-datum) with one another, as where Handford's first fallen tree sculpture looked more like a crawling inchworm. These shots show off Handford's beautiful works both in summer and winter. These sculptures some how look even more stunning when they are lightly covered in snow. Wooden sculptures are pretty common, but the idea of putting cut down trees back together in the woods is an extremely creative approach to wooden art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 73% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tree Sculpture Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of fallen trees as a medium for sculptural artworks, creating unique and visually stunning pieces. - **Illegal Logging Repurposing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop techniques and methods to repurpose illegally cut down trees into meaningful and impactful sculptures, addressing the issue of deforestation. - **Nature-inspired Installation Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine natural elements and artistic creativity to create installation artworks that blend seamlessly with the environment, provoking thought and appreciation for nature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse traditional artistry with unconventional materials and techniques to create innovative and thought-provoking artworks. - **Environmental Conservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly solutions to address deforestation and illegal logging through creative repurposing initiatives. - **Tourism and Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate immersive and interactive art installations in natural landscapes to enhance visitor experiences and promote ecotourism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Monolithic Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-with-trees.md)