# Lego-Inspired Exhibits The Island of Life Installation by Satoshi Hirose is in Technicolor By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-02-17 | Updated 2012-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-of-life-installation-by-satoshi-hirose References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/island-of-life-installation) & [milleprato](http://www.milleprato.com/) The [Island of Life Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-x-island-slipper) by Satoshi Hirose is a boldly hued art piece that is both meaningful and memorable. Created by the Japanese artist, this sustainable piece is constructed from a multitude of plastic caps, clustered together to form a pyramid-shaped tower. Made from a number of small fragments, this dynamic piece highlights primary colors, making for a powerful visual statement that gains attention for all the right reasons. Showcased in Rome's Winter Garden exhibit, this stunning piece is [playful and fun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus), allowing viewers to experience and interact with it from every angle. Visitors can walk around the art piece, taking in its beautiful and clever concept while simultaneously enjoying the accompanying photographs lining gallery walls. An intriguing and expressive piece, the Island of Life Installation by Satoshi Hirose is filled with energy and spirit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Sustainable Art:** The use of recycled materials in art installations can create a unique sustainable trend with immense visual appeal. - **Interactive Exhibits:** Art installations that encourage visitors to interact with them provide immersive experiences, thus becoming a trending form of art today. - **Upcycling:** Upcycling, or the transformation of waste materials into something more valuable, is a popular trend in the world of art and design. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art industry can adopt sustainability by incorporating repurposed waste materials into its art installations. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Exhibits that offer interactive experiences can attract visitors from the tourism industry, providing a new dimension to the art world. - **Waste Management:** Recycling and upcycling can create new market opportunities for waste management companies to collaborate with the art industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falling-into-place.md) - [Building Block Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-brick.md) - [Colorful Educational Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparking-change.md) - [Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgiandesigner.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md)