# Windshield Tsunami Sculptures The 'Flow' Installation Turns Discarded Glass into a Raging Sea By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-installation References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/baptiste-debombourg-flow-the-cry-of-the-leviathan) & [baptistedebombourg](http://www.baptistedebombourg.com/en/news/flow) French artist Baptiste Debombourg created a massive 'Flow' installation which features [broken windshields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) that rise up like a wave. The surreal sculpture uses reclaimed man-made objects in order to simulate a natural catastrophe. Flow takes up an entire room and has [soft lights projected onto it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-mum-no-uv) to simulate light shimmering off the surface of the ocean. Visitors are invited to step out onto the glassy tidal wave to experience it first hand. Debombourg chose to create the tsunami of glass in order to provide commentary on the relationship between humans and the earth. The wave of [discarded windshields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmentos-de-mar) descending upon visitors symbolizes the human race's reckless trashing of the planet. According to Debombourg, the windshields are "broken, discarded, ignored objects that take the place by storm, rebel and attack us." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 56% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Discarded Object Art:** Opportunity for artists and businesses to repurpose discarded materials into unique art installations that raise environmental awareness. - **Interactive Art Installations:** Opportunity to engage audiences in immersive experiences that spark conversations and inspire action on important social and environmental issues. - **Environmental Commentary Art:** Opportunity to use art to make a statement about humanity's impact on the planet and promote sustainable practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists can turn discarded materials into thought-provoking installations that attract attention and promote eco-consciousness. - **Tourism:** Museums and galleries can incorporate interactive art installations like Flow to attract visitors and provide unique experiences that make a lasting impression. - **Environmental Advocacy:** Nonprofit organizations and businesses can collaborate with artists to create art installations that raise awareness about environmental issues and advocate for sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Stone Vaulting Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpentine-bell.md) - [Water Movement Sculptural Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-waves.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md)