# Bug-Infested Art Ceilings 'Heaven of Delight' Created From 1.6 Million Jeweled Beetles By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heaven-of-delight References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/16-million-jewel-beetles-unite-to-form-ceiling-masterpiece.html) & [blog.makezine](http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/08/beetle_shell_ceiling.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890) Artist Jan Fabre spent four months (with his 29 assistants) gluing 1.6 Million Buprestidae beetles on the ceiling of the Royal Palace in Brussels to create the Heaven of Delight. Jan Fabre says he began with [smaller projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) and surfaces to see what him and his team could come up with and the result is this very unusual [ceiling decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition). Since beetles are a non-protected species, it was easy for Jan and his team to gather the [jeweled beetles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetles-christmas-advent-calendar) from universities and countries like Thailand where beetles are considered a delicacy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bug-inspired Decor:** Businesses can incorporate bug-inspired decor into their designs for a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. - **Sustainable Sourcing of Natural Materials:** Businesses can explore sustainable sourcing of natural materials such as beetle shells for their products and designs. - **Collaborative Art Projects:** Businesses can engage in collaborative art projects to create unique and innovative installations for their spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate bug-inspired decor into their designs for a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessories designers can explore sustainable sourcing of natural materials such as beetle shells for their designs. - **Art and Culture:** Art and culture institutions can engage in collaborative art projects to create unique and innovative installations for their spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-collection.md) - [Immersive Hotel Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-art-installation.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Maximalist Chandelier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev.md) - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Ceiba Tree-Inspired Spiked Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceiba-series.md) - [Opulent Nail Polish Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetles-christmas-advent-calendar.md)