# Chewing Gum Roller Coasters French Artist Jeremy Laffon Creates Mini Roller Coasters from Gum By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-03-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremy-laffon References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/chewing-gum-structures-by-jeremy-laffon/) & [galerie-gounod](http://www.galerie-gounod.com/artistes/oeuvres/7/jeremy-laffon) French artist Jeremy Laffon has made this intricate and highly detailed mini-replica of a roller coaster from sticks of chewing gum. Stacked like a house of cards, the structures defy belief and gravity as they tower high above the gallery floor. The works don't last for long though -- gallery lights and gravity eventually combine to melt the amazing designs. Sometimes the artist even shines a torch on the mini roller coasters to speed up the melting process for viewers. If you've ever tried to build a house of cards, you'll know how tricky this process must have been The exhibition has a name as quirky as the art on display, with a mind-boggling title of: 'chlorophénylalaninoplastomécanostressrhéologoductilviridiscacosmographigum.' The works will be shown at the Limousin Art Contemporain and sculptures, France, from March 12 to March 23 2013. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/chewing-gum-structures-by-jeremy-laffon/), [galerie-gounod](http://www.galerie-gounod.com/artistes/oeuvres/7/jeremy-laffon) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 29% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mini-replica Roller Coasters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a market for miniature roller coasters as intricate and detailed artworks. - **Chewing Gum Structures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative chewing gum products that can be used as building materials for art and construction projects. - **Temporary Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to create temporary and ephemeral artworks that engage and captivate viewers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unconventional materials and techniques into the art and sculpture industry to create unique and captivating works. - **Entertainment and Theme Parks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate miniature roller coasters into amusement parks and entertainment venues as a new attraction for visitors. - **Confectionery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to create chewing gum products that have dual functionality as both a candy and a building material. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Reusable Chewing Gum Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewing-gum-container.md) - [Clock-Shaped Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-installation.md) - [Architectural Sugar Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-story-of-salt-and-sugar.md) - [Gravity-Powered Building Block Rollercoasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-loop-coaster.md)