# Nature-Inspired Book Sculptures Artist Long-Bin Chen Carves a Literary Oasis for a Library Rotunda By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-05 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longbin-chen References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2013/06/04/a-sprawling-carved-book-sculpture-garden) & [halsey.cofc.edu](http://halsey.cofc.edu/exhibitions/rebound) The latest work of Taiwanese contemporary sculptor Long-Bin Chen will look at once familiar and unfamiliar. The skillful artist has transformed [everyday books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books-jail) into a [beautiful sculpture garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom). Resembling forms found in manicured nature, such as boulders, tree stumps and a path of stones, people will feel as though they were strolling down the path of a garden or aisle of a library simultaneously. Long-Bin Chen created the installation for the [Library rotunda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green-museumbrary) at the College of Charleston. Melding Eastern and Western elements together, Long-Bin Chen's serene scene brings a bit of the outdoors inside. Long-Bin Chen's previous work is currently on display at The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, which is also part of the college. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/books) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Book Sculpture Art:** Opportunity for galleries to showcase the works of contemporary sculptors who use books as their medium to create beautiful and thought-provoking art. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists to create beautiful sculptures that incorporate everyday materials and natural themes, capturing the beauty of nature in a unique way. - **Mixed-media Installations:** Opportunity for installations that blend different cultures and elements, creating a unique and memorable experience for visitors to galleries and art museums. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** Opportunity for galleries to showcase the works of contemporary sculptors who use books as their medium to create beautiful and thought-provoking art. - **Museums:** Opportunity for museums to incorporate mixed-media installations that blend different cultures and elements, creating a unique experience for visitors. - **Public Spaces:** Opportunity for public spaces to implement nature-inspired art installations that create beautiful, serene spaces that bring the outdoors inside. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Wetland Bookstore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xixi-goldmye-bookstore.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Sculptural Cultural Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre.md)