# Hairy Houses Huricane Katrina Memorial Art Made From Hair Extensions By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairy-houses-huricane-katrina-memorial-art-made-from-hair-extensions References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2009/03/18/houses-made-of-hair/) & [lorenschwerd](http://www.lorenschwerd.com/sculp_ms_1317_charb.htm) This art is more than a little dark. Artist Loren Schwerd rather grimly used [hair extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-renatural) found outside of the St. Claude Beauty Supply in New Orleans to make [models of vacant houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) left empty after Hurricane Katrina. This series of sculptures is entitled “Mourning Portrait.” It is a really nice moving tribute--just a bit too dark for even my liking. These homes would be far too scary to live around. **Implications** - What I find particularly interesting about these hair art pieces is that they draw upon a material which isn't typically used to make art objects. These homes have an eery quality to them that definitely harks to the [disaster that ensued in New Orleans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-perfect). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 10% | 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 - **Hair Art Sculptures:** Artists using unconventional materials like hair extensions to create unique sculptures. - **Disaster-inspired Art:** Artworks that reflect and commemorate natural disasters. - **Revitalizing Vacant Spaces:** Using art to bring attention to and transform abandoned properties. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists and galleries exploring unconventional materials and themes in their work. - **Disaster Relief:** Organizations and initiatives focused on supporting communities affected by natural disasters. - **Real Estate:** Developers and urban planners seeking creative strategies to repurpose vacant properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hair-Reusing Fabric Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-startup.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Human Hair-Made Prosthetic Nipples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosthetic-nipples.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Upcycling Body Hair Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pubes-for-the-planet.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md)