# Floating Forest Installations Michael Neff Turns Abandoned Christmas Trees into Magical Art By Meghan Young | Published 2016-01-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-neff References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3055258/a-floating-forest-made-from-abandoned-christmas-trees) & [michaelneff](http://www.michaelneff.com/) It's probably not strange to still see the odd Christmas tree on the curb -- it's only mid-January, after all. Yet what might be odd to see is a group of [floating Christmas trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation). Michael Neff decided to rescue the [abandoned pines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abney-effect) and give them a second life as a [magical art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation) in Brooklyn, New York. Dubbed the Suspended Forest, the annual installation is usually found under the BQE, an elevated freeway that bisects the borough. Michael Neff used nothing more than some twine and discarded construction debris as a ballast to make them appear as though they are floating above the sidewalk. This year, however, do to its growing popularity, it can be found in The Knockdown Center, a 50,000-square-foot former factory in Queens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Trees:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative products by upcycling discarded trees after the holiday season. - **Sustainable Art Installations:** Opportunity for businesses to create sustainable art installations that bring new life and beauty to urban areas while promoting environmentally friendly messages. - **Immersive Experiences:** Opportunity for businesses to create immersive experiences that transport individuals to magical and unexpected places, such as a suspended forest. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry could take advantage of the opportunity to upcycle discarded Christmas trees and create sustainable art installations in urban areas. - **Environmental Activism:** Environmental activism organizations could use this type of art installation to promote awareness about the environment and sustainable practices. - **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism and travel industry could incorporate immersive experiences, such as the Suspended Forest, into tourist attractions to offer visitors unique experiences that engage their senses and imagination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Mangrove Forest-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/once-upon-a-forest.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Cutout Christmas Tree Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-display.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md)