# Inflatable Trash Bag Sculptures This Inflatable Sculpture Makes Garbage Bags Appear to Breathe By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-06-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculpture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/inflatable-garbage-bag-installation-by-nils-volker/) & [nilsvoelker](http://www.nilsvoelker.com/content/eightyeightno2/index.html) 'Eighty Eight #2' is an inflatable sculpture by Nils Volker that makes a wall of garbage bags look as if they are breathing. The installation was created for the 'Coup de Sac' exhibition in Switzerland, a continuation of Volker's previous [moving sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow). The inflatable sculpture is made up of garbage bags, cooling fans and electronics specifically designed to create this effect. The huge garbage bag sculpture scales the walls of the Musée de Design et d’Arts Appliqués Contemporains, taking on the appearance of a wave crashing in the ocean. Just like water, the movements of the bags have a calming effect. The bags make a crinkly sound when they deflate and inflate, comparable to the sounds of the ocean. Photo credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/inflatable-garbage-bag-installation-by-nils-volker/) and [Nils Volker](http://www.nilsvoelker.com/content/eightyeightno2/index.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inflatable Sculptures:** Innovating inflatable sculptures through adding elements that make them appear to be alive. - **Garbage Art:** Creating art from waste materials and objects. - **Kinetic Art:** Focusing on art that has moving components and creates an illusion of mobility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials and tools in creating new works of art. - **Waste Management:** Integrating art into waste management processes to transform waste to treasure. - **Event Planning:** Using innovative event installations to create immersive and memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Inflated Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-as-a-main-material.md) - [Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blowup-art-the-hague.md) - [Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frakta-bag.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Inflated Design Classroom Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intermittent-dome.md)