# Sculptural Autumn Installations These Michelle Mckinney Metal-Made Artworks are Delicate By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelle-mckinney References: [thejealouscurator](http://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/2013/09/10/im-jealous-of-michelle-mckinney/) & [michellemckinney](http://www.michellemckinney.co.uk/) Whether using leaves, butterflies or gorgeous flower petals as her medium, artist Michelle McKinney creates spectacular [suspended installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-1) that pay homage to the beauty of nature. The UK-based artist's pieces entitled "money plant", “honesty” and “silver dollars" are delicate and not heavy looking despite of being constructed out of countless smaller elements. With ultra-fine woven metals as her medium of choice, Michelle McKinney mimics fallen leaves, pink flower petals and iridescent butterfly wings that are incredibly lifelike and pristine. Reminding one of the autumn's changing colors, these [stunning art installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1) are wall hung in various clusters. The sculptural creations are both decorative and multi-dimensional, showcasing 3D forms that cast a delicate set of shadows upon their backdrop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nature-inspired Installations:** Opportunity to create innovative installations that mimic natural elements using unconventional materials. - **Fine Metal Weaving:** Opportunity to explore the use of ultra-fine woven metals for creating delicate and lifelike sculptures. - **Multi-dimensional Art:** Opportunity to design decorative art installations that showcase 3D forms and create unique shadow effects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate unconventional materials and techniques in creating nature-inspired artworks. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate multi-dimensional art installations that create unique ambiance and visual effects. - **Event Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to utilize fine metal weaving techniques in creating eye-catching and unique installations for events and celebrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Reflective Public Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Spring-Welcoming Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-exhibition.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md)