# Wire Bird Sculptures Le Desir et la Menace by Cedric Le Borgne is Delicately Luminous By Meghan Young | Published 2013-03-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-desir-et-la-menace References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/03/luminous-wire-birds-installed-by-cedric-le-borgne/) & [cedricleborgne](http://www.cedricleborgne.com/) As delicate as a feather, the Le Desir et la Menace installation beautifully depicts a [pair of birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project) made out of fine wire. Sitting contentedly on the branches of a tree just off Rue de la Fontaine in Geneva, Switzerland, they were created for the 2012 Festival Arbres en Lumière, an [outdoor tree light festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light). Although their name means 'Desire and Threat' in French, both of which could easily be linked to one of the deadly sins, it is hard to imagine these [graceful sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture) being anything more than a delightful sighting. Created by French artist Cédric Le Borgne, who is known for sculptures taking more [human forms](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cedric-le-borgne), the Le Desir et la Menace installation is lit from below to better fit in with the theme of the festival. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wire Bird Installations:** The delicate wire bird installations can be used for outdoor festivals, interior design or museum exhibits. - **Luminous Outdoor Art:** Creating luminous outdoor art installations can transform public spaces and attract tourism. - **Fine Wire Sculpting:** The use of fine wire sculptures can be incorporated in jewelry, architectural design and home decor ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists using unconventional materials and techniques to create outdoor installations and sculptures can revolutionize the art industry. - **Interior Design:** The use of wire sculptures in interior design can create a unique and modern aesthetic that sets spaces apart. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can add a memorable and stylish touch to outdoor festivals and events by incorporating wire sculptures and installations in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sun-Lit Kite-Inspired Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cygnet-light.md) - [Willow Tree-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larose-guyon.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Organic Illuminated Artful Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cages-mobiles-and-rock.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Metal Thread Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp.md)