# Floating Feather Installations Isa Barbier Creates Etheral Installations from Hanging Feathers By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isa-barbier References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/03/suspended-feather-installations-by-isa-barbier/) & [isabarbier.fr](http://www.isabarbier.fr/) These elegant and dramatic installations from French artist Isa Barbier are breathtaking. The huge works of art spans entire rooms and adds weight to the flimsy materials when grouped together. Barbier hangs feathers on filament to create [abstract geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) and compositions, which become visible when viewed as a whole from a distance. The feathers seem to defy gravity as they [hang suspended in mid air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-1) from the wholly transparent filament. The [fragmented sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) create a feminine and airy work of art that has to be seen in order to be believed. When viewed close up, or straight on, the feathers almost disappear. I for one would definitely visit an exhibition like this to catch a glimpse of these stunning artworks from every angle. This is one exhibition that is simply magical. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abstract Feather Installations:** Opportunity for artists to explore new ways of using feathers to create abstract and geometric art installations. - **Weightless Filament Sculptures:** Potential for using transparent filament to suspend various materials and create sculptures that appear weightless and ethereal. - **Feminine and Airy Artworks:** Demand for artworks that evoke a sense of femininity and lightness, using materials and compositions that create an airy ambiance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace these installations to push boundaries and inspire new artistic creations. - **Exhibition and Event Planning:** Opportunity for exhibition and event planners to create immersive experiences featuring installations that captivate and awe audiences. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate similar weightless and ethereal elements into spaces to create unique and visually stunning environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.md) - [Hanging Portal-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-installation.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md)