# Oversized Laundry Art Mehmet Ali Uysal's Giant Clothespin Pinches the Earth in Place By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mehmet-ali-uysal References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/11/01/giant-clothespin-sculpture/) & [gsmb.metu.edu.tr](http://www.gsmb.metu.edu.tr/instruct/mali/index.htm) Mehmet Ali Uysal is an artist and teacher who recently installed a [gigantic clothespin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-birk) into the ground near the town of Liège, Belgium. The clothespin was installed for the Festival of Five Seasons, an [art festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) featuring [massive outdoor installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future). The most impressive part of Mehmet Ali Uysal's installation is the way the clothespin still manages to do its job despite its size. The 20-foot tall clothespin is still pinching stuff together, albeit soil instead of clothing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Oversized Installations:** There is an opportunity for artists, architects, and designers to create large-scale installations that play with the scale and function of everyday objects. - **Functional Art:** Artists and designers can incorporate function into their work, creating pieces that serve a practical purpose while also being visually interesting. - **Environmental Art:** Artists can create works that comment on environmental issues by incorporating natural elements and materials into large-scale installations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can explore new materials and techniques to create innovative works that challenge viewers' perceptions. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can create public installations that are both functional and visually engaging, reimagining the built environment as a place for art and play. - **Tourism:** Cities and towns can attract visitors by hosting art festivals and commissioning public installations that add to the cultural and aesthetic appeal of the area. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Circulating Laundry Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothes-drying-rack-concept.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Compact Laundry-Hanging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangdrying-system.md) - [Space-Efficient Drying Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceefficient-drying.md) - [Ceiling-Mounted Laundry Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodliving.md) - [Decorative Gigantic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinka-ilori2.md) - [Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coat-hingers.md) - [Expanding Garment Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-hanger.md) - [Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frakta-bag.md)