# Boxed Botanical Sculptures Makoto Azuma is a Funky Florist with an Imaginative Side By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makoto-azuma References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/pics-makoto-azumas-unusual-botanical-sculptures.html) & [azumamakoto](http://www.azumamakoto.com/start.html) I don't think I've ever seen botanical creations like those arranged by famed florist Makoto Azuma. I mean, there's a slab of meat involved in one of the plant sculptures for goodness' sakes! With an impressive portfolio of unique work, he has garnered well-deserved attention. Working with a number of brand names such as Colette, Adidas and Cartier, Makoto Azuma owns a boutique and gallery in Tokyo. Changing the way people view floral and organic arrangements, I suggest you keep your eye out for more of this florist's work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Creative Botanical Sculptures:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the floral and artistic industries by offering unique and creative botanical sculptures for decoration and promotion. - **Innovative Use of Natural Materials:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the eco-friendly industry by exploring and inventing new applications for natural materials in artistic and decorative settings. - **Alternative Floral Arrangements:** There is potential to disrupt the traditional floral industry by offering alternative, non-traditional floral arrangements that incorporate unique materials and unconventional designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Floral Industry:** Makoto Azuma's botanical sculptures showcase the potential for the floral industry to shift towards more unique and creative arrangements. - **Art Industry:** Makoto Azuma's work blurs the boundaries between art and nature, which presents an opportunity for innovative concepts and products in the art industry. - **Promotions and Marketing Industry:** Makoto Azuma's partnerships with major brands demonstrate the potential for creative botanical sculptures to be used in promotions and marketing campaigns across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgiandesigner.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Water-Less Minimal Design Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botnica.md) - [Artistic Floral Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohana-hatake.md) - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floos.md)