# Woven Weather Baskets Nathalie Miebach Creates Meteorological Works of Art By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nathalie-miebach References: [wired](http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2010-09/06/weaving-baskets-data) & [nathaliemiebach](http://www.nathaliemiebach.com/index.html) I think it is safe to say that when Nathalie Miebach talks about the weather, she isn’t just making everyday conversation. In an amazingly odd-shaped nutshell, Merbach “translates [ecological, astronomical and meteorological data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future) into physically woven, [basket-like structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs).” And what is *your* hobby? Anyway, the baskets that Nathalie Miebach weaves are [three-dimensional grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timevase) on which to plot raw numbers. She never knows what the basket will end up looking like because the dimension and shape depend on the data she has collected. It's just so terrifically twisted! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Data-driven Art:** Creating art using data as a medium, allowing for unique and unpredictable outcomes. - **Weather-inspired Design:** Translating meteorological and astronomical data into functional and aesthetically pleasing structures. - **Interactive Art:** Engaging viewers in an interactive experience by incorporating data visualization and physical elements. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Exploring new possibilities for artistic expression through the integration of data and design. - **Weather Forecasting:** Leveraging weather data to generate visual representations that aid in understanding and communication. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating functional and visually appealing weather-inspired structures into interior spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interwoven-project.md) - [Stylish Mechanical Weather Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skymill.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Climate-Awareness Wool Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irreversible-scale.md) - [Donut-Shaped Meteorological Balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-gateway-and-sky-ring.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md)