# Weaved Flower Sculptures Ignacio Canales Aracil Creates Amazing Art Using Daisies and Daffodils By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-10 | Updated 2010-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-canales-aracil References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662857/eye-candy-pressed-flower-sculptures-seem-to-float-in-mid-air) & [canalesaracil](http://www.canalesaracil.com/Default.aspx) Ignacio Canales Aracil is a Spanish artist who has created a set of [stunning sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy) out using only [flowers picked from U.K. fields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany) and parks. Known as ‘The Fragility of Time,’ these [nature-inspired sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu) are held together without adhesive of any kind. Ignacio Canales Aracil weaved these sculptures onto a plastic mold to give them their unique shape. The only additive to ‘The Fragility of Time’ was varnish, and that was only done to prevent moisture absorption. Although their name is artsy, these sculptures are still surprisingly fun and accessible to people outside of the art scene. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Sculptures:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional sculpture techniques by using natural materials like flowers. - **Non-adhesive Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to explore alternative methods of joining materials without the use of adhesives. - **Accessible Art:** Opportunity to create art that appeals to a wider audience outside of the traditional art scene. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can embrace nature-inspired creations and explore new techniques and materials. - **Craft and Floral:** Floral and craft industries can market natural materials like flowers for artistic purposes, expanding their customer base beyond traditional uses. - **Design and Decor:** Design and decor industries can incorporate non-adhesive methods into their products to create unique and eco-friendly interior pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Floral-Inspired Sculptural Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Sculptural Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navazi.md)