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# Informative Solar-Powered Sculptures
Jason deCaires Taylor's Piece Responds to Rising Temperatures

By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-01-31 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jason-decaires-taylor1
References: [coastalliving](https://www.coastalliving.com/lifestyle/the-environment/jason-decaires-taylor-great-barrier-reef-sculpture-museum) & [underwatersculpture](https://www.underwatersculpture.com/?doing_wp_cron=1580484593.7767989635467529296875)

Jason deCaires Taylor is an artist who has been made famous by his striking [underwater museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star). His most recent work—titled 'Ocean Siren'—was unveiled in December within Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

As one might expect, the sculpture deals with [climate change](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irreversible-scale) and it seeks to inform and bring awareness to the consequences. Like much of his work, Jason deCaires Taylor made 'Ocean Siren' water-based. The piece is also solar-powered. It presents the image of a "young indigenous girl issuing a warning about rising sea temperatures." What is absolutely striking about the artwork is that it is dynamic. That is, it is created to convey scientific data in a "raw, visceral, and emotive way." Jason deCaires Taylor makes this the case by installing sensors that will detect live sea temperatures and will cause 'Ocean Siren' to [change color in response](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transmutation-observatory).

Image Credit: Jason deCaires Taylor

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 85% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Climate Change Awareness:** Create sculptures or installations that visually represent climate change data to raise awareness among the public.
- **Interactive Art Experiences:** Develop artworks with interactive elements that engage viewers emotionally and intellectually.
- **Solar-powered Innovations:** Integrate solar-powered technology into artistic installations to promote sustainability and renewable energy.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Art and Design:** Explore new ways of integrating technology and data visualization into artistic creations.
- **Environment and Conservation:** Utilize art as a means to educate and raise awareness about pressing environmental issues.
- **Renewable Energy:** Collaborate with artists to incorporate solar-powered solutions into various industries and applications.

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