# Ferocious Feather Sculptures Kate MccGwire Uses Birds and Snakes for Inspiration By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-sculptures References: [art-milk](http://art-milk.com/kate-mccguire/) & [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/fly-away-with-kate-mccgwire-exclusive-interview) These sculptures by artist Kate MccGwire may inspire more terror than awe. Each uses [bird feathers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutterbox) to create almost [abstract shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) -- almost, because they definitely resemble coiled-up snakes. Most of these feather sculptures by Kate MccGwire are encased in a glass box. One standalone piece takes over an entire room. The feather sculptures were photographed by Francis Ware, JP Bland and Tessa Angus. **Implications** - For the millions of consumers living the metropolitan life, finding time to appreciate nature is difficult. Products that bring this element into a buyers home is a great way to appeal to this demographic. In doing so, companies will fulfill this need for aspects of the outdoors and have an edge over their competitors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Feather Sculptures:** Incorporating feathers into sculptures creates unique and visually striking art pieces. - **Abstract Shapes:** Using feathers to create abstract shapes challenges traditional perceptions of sculpture. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Artworks inspired by birds and snakes bring elements of the natural world into indoor spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can explore new ways of incorporating natural materials into sculptures for captivating and thought-provoking creations. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can utilize feather sculptures to provide unique and nature-inspired design elements for consumers looking to bring the outdoors inside. - **Photography:** Photographers can specialize in capturing the intricate details and textures of feather sculptures, showcasing the beauty of nature-inspired artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdinspired-speaker.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md)