# Flask-Like Public Sculptures Emptyful by Bill Pechet is Both Powerful and Poetic By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emptyful-by-bill-pechet References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/10/07/emptyful-sculpture-by-bill-pechet/) & [pechetstudio](http://pechetstudio.com/) Emptyful by Bill Pechet, an artist and professor based in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a [large outdoor sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing) that has been shaped like a [flask often found in science labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-vase). As its name suggests, it relies on the common expression revolving around the question, "Is the glass half empty or half full?" Powerful and poetic, it will force people to reflect on how they view the world. Considering that it was erected around Canadian Thanksgiving in Canada, it is only appropriate that it would encourage people to be more positive. Created in collaboration with [lighting co-designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) Chris Pekar of Lightworks and Lumenpulse, Emptyful by Bill Pechet is specifically located in the Millennium Library Plaza in Winnipeg, Canada. It rises an impressive 35 feet into the sky and spans 31 feet wide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Public Sculpture Installations:** Creating large outdoor sculptures that engage and provoke reflection. - **Powerful Symbolism in Art:** Utilizing artworks that carry deep meanings and encourage introspection. - **Collaborations in Art and Design:** Partnering with lighting designers to enhance the visual impact of sculptures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Opportunity for artists to create thought-provoking sculptures in public spaces. - **Public Spaces and Recreation:** Creating engaging installations to enhance public spaces and encourage community interaction. - **Lighting Design:** Collaboration between artists and lighting designers to create visually stunning sculptures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fayetteville-to-the-moon.md) - [Sculptural Whisky Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistry-in-oak.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Concept-Driven Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivan-toth-depea.md)