# Keys as Leaves Lucent L'Amour 2009 Art Installation Features Beautiful 'Key Tree' By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucent-lamour-key-tree References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2009/02/lucent_lamour_k.php) & [lucentlamour.thedolab](http://lucentlamour.thedolab.com/) We've featured a number of art installations that use manmade objects to replicate nature, and this 'Key Tree' from Lucent L'Amour 2009 is the latest. If you click through the gallery, you'll see that the leaves of this beautiful tree are actually keys--dozens and dozens of them, in all shapes and sizes. The tree's roots extend atop the [sculpture's pebble base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation), and the [metallic branches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench) are wound to look just like a real tree. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Replicating Nature with Manmade Objects:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create immersive installations that mimic natural elements using unconventional materials. - **Reimagining Everyday Objects:** Potential for artists and creators to transform ordinary items into extraordinary works of art, providing a new perspective on familiar objects. - **Blurring the Boundary Between Art and Functionality:** Emerging trend of merging artistic expression with practicality to create visually captivating installations that serve a purpose. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** Innovation opportunities for artists and sculptors to push boundaries and experiment with unconventional materials and techniques in their creations. - **Design and Interior Decor:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate unique, nature-inspired installations made from repurposed objects into interior spaces, adding a touch of creativity. - **Experiential Marketing and Events:** Potential for marketers and event organizers to create immersive brand experiences through large-scale art installations that captivate and engage audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Nature-Celebrating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-predates-man.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Willow Tree-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larose-guyon.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md)