# Conquering Garden Installations Kris Verdonck's Exhibition Asks Who is the Alien Invasion Species By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kris-verdonck References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/wmmna-garden-art-installation-asks-whos-the-invasive-alien-species-us-or-them.html) & [atwodogscompany.org](http://www.atwodogscompany.org/) Theatre maker and visual artist Kris Verdonck's [garden art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-art-garden) is quite unique in that it delves into the idea of what 'alien invasion species' truly means. This label refers to environmental instances when a particular species thrives outside their natural distribution area and threatens [biological diversity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodiversity-island). By packing terrestrial plants, crustaceans, insects, fish, amphibians, birds and other organisms from the Invasive Species in Belgium list on the first floor of the [contemporary art space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore) Z33 in Hasselt, Belgium, Kris Verdonck conducts his own little experiment. By supplying white rubber boots, a pair of gloves and a lab coat, Kris Verdonck also invites visitors to be scientists and explorers as well -- or perhaps he sees humans as the truest alien invasion species. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Invasive Species:** Exploring the impact and consequences of invasive species on biological diversity. - **Environmental Threats:** Examining the potential dangers posed by species thriving outside their natural distribution area. - **Art Installations:** Creating thought-provoking installations that delve into ecological concepts and challenge viewers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ecology:** Developing strategies and technologies to monitor and control invasive species for environmental preservation. - **Art and Culture:** Exploring innovative and immersive art installations that address ecological challenges and provoke critical thinking. - **Scientific Research and Exploration:** Investigating the impact of invasive species on ecosystems and finding innovative solutions to mitigate their effects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Hopeful Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-harmony.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Educational Invasive Species Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invasion.md) - [Non-Human Multi-Media Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-exhibitions.md) - [Fungi-Inspired Multidisciplinary Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-void.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Public Playground Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-little-stranger.md)