# Sea Creature Mosaics The Maria Luisa Tadei Octopus Sculpture is Enchanting By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-luisa-tadei-octopus References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/octopus-a-beautiful-mosaic-sculpture-built-by-marialuisa-tadei/) & [artdaily.org](http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=11&int_new=52775) Sea creatures bring a certain mystical enchantment to life, and the Maria Luisa Tadei Octopus Sculpture captures this feeling exactly. The [giant installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-jam) can be seen in London, at the St. Katherine Docks in Thomas More Square. This beautiful and fantasy-filled piece is just one of two installations that Tadei has been working on. The mammoth-sized installation was created using a [steel frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-sculpture-lj) and made solid with concrete. It’s completely covered in [colorful glass tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition), which gives it a lovely mosaic appearance. Tadei uses many colors to make the piece pop including different shades of, blues, reds, greens, oranges and pinks. If you’re a fan of the sea and you’re around London then you should go check this out first hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 6% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sea Creature Installations:** Create more large-scale sea creature installations using creative construction materials and techniques. - **Colorful Mosaic Art:** Experiment with using colorful glass tiles to create unique mosaic art pieces. - **Fantasy-inspired Sculptures:** Explore the use of fantasy and mythological creatures as inspiration for large-scale sculptures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** Incorporate innovative materials like glass tiles and creative techniques to create large-scale art installations. - **Tourism and Attractions:** Install large-scale, colorful sea creature sculptures in public spaces to promote tourism and attract visitors. - **Entertainment and Theme Parks:** Create large-scale, fantasy-inspired sculptures for entertainment venues and theme parks to enhance visitor experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Permanent London Art Installtions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-accumulation.md) - [Large-Scale Floral Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-mosaics.md) - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md)