# Stacked Dishware Sculptures Zeger Reyers' Hard Water Installation is Gravity-Defying By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-water References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/zeger-reyers) & [zeger.org](http://www.zeger.org/works/index.php?page=1&proj=0&sub=2) The [Hard Water art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-sculpture-lj) is absolutely mind-boggling in its all of its [gravity-defying glory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree). It reminds me of a reoccurring nightmare I would have about stumbling upon a staggering stack of dishes that I had to wash. Created by Zeger Reyers, the Hard Water sculpture is a wall of plates that looks like piled mussels, as It's Nice That observes. Reyers seems to have a fixation with scullery-themed items considering his last artwork was the [Rotating Kitchen](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-kitchen). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gravity-defying Art Installations:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and awe-inspiring sculptures that challenge the laws of physics. - **Scullery-themed Artwork:** Market for artwork inspired by kitchen and dishware, allowing artists to explore unconventional materials and subjects. - **Mind-boggling Visual Experiences:** Demand for immersive art installations that captivate and astonish viewers, providing opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of perception. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Potential for artists to disrupt traditional art forms and create novel experiences through gravity-defying sculptures and scullery-inspired artwork. - **Hospitality and Events:** Opportunity for hotels, museums, and event venues to incorporate mind-boggling art installations, enhancing visitor experiences and creating buzz-worthy attractions. - **Advertising and Branding:** Brands can leverage mind-boggling visual experiences to create attention-grabbing advertisements, experiential marketing campaigns, and immersive brand activations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Water-Covered Speaker Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaped-by-water.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Water Movement Sculptural Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-waves.md) - [Zero Gravity-Dining Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-microgravity.md) - [Monochromatic Sculptural Gateways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-gateway.md) - [Chaos-Insppired Ceramic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-installation1.md) - [Water-Celebrating Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery.md)