# Technicolor Boulder Towers The 'Seven Magic Mountains' Brings Man-Made Mountains to the Dessert By M | Published 2016-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mountain References: [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/79757/artist-installs-magical-fluorescent-mountains-las-vegas-desert) & [theartnewspaper](http://theartnewspaper.com/news/news/ugo-rondinone-s-seven-stone-towers-rise-in-the-las-vegas-desert/) The 'Seven Magic Mountains' is an [art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) produced by a collaborative effort between the Nevada Museum of Art and the Art Production Fund that brings the mountains to the vast and barren desserts of Las Vegas. The installation features a modern take on mountains by recreating the massive rock formations using technicolor boulders that have been stacked together. The boulders are massive and are layered into [technicolor towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) for visitors to walk around and experience. The installation features seven different [boulder towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boulder-park), each standing at roughly 35-feet and weighing over 50,000 pounds. The rocks offer a unique interpretations of mountains, recreating them using colors and a slender design that contrasts the existing mountains in the background. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Artful Installations:** There is an opportunity for artists to create striking installations that transform natural landscapes with bright colors and unexpected materials. - **Geometric Exploration:** There is an opportunity for architects and designers to experiment with geometry and color, constructing playful twists on natural formations. - **Interactive Landscapes:** There is an opportunity for environmental designers to create playful and interactive landscapes that engage visitors in new ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tourism:** There is an opportunity for tour operators to incorporate visits to stunning art installations like 'Seven Magic Mountains' into their itineraries. - **Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative public installations that challenge the traditional boundaries of form and function. - **Environmental Design:** There is an opportunity for environmental designers to develop engaging and interactive landscapes that inspire visitors to play and explore. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Desert-Inspired Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-vegas-museum-of-art.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Cutting-Edge Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-museum-las-vegas.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Monumental Concrete Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave-series.md)