# Manmade Cloud Installations Berndnaut Smilde's Nimbus II is Magical and Whimsical By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-ii References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/berndnaut-smilde) & [berndnaut.nl](http://www.berndnaut.nl/) The Nimbus II art installation may look impossible, but it appears as though someone has managed to capture their own little cloud. Although that would make a great premise for a Pixar film, Nimbus II was actually created and not captured. Nevertheless, the formation of this manmade cloud remains shrouded in mystery. The magician/artist responsible for the Nimbus II art installation is Berndnaut Smilde, who is based in Amsterdam. Due to its fragile state, the installation lasted mere moments at HMK ([Hotel MariaKapel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coutureinspired-home-fragrances)) in the Netherlands earlier this month. Thankfully, it was captured forever in images that are currently appearing in the online gallery Probe. [Sculptural and whimsical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuvolino), Nimbus II draws on the nebulous concept of the "physical presence of transitional spaces," according to the artist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Installations:** Artists are exploring new ways of bringing installations to life, with opportunities in creating interactive, immersive experiences for audiences. - **Environmental Art:** As climate change becomes a larger concern, there is an opportunity for artists to create commentary on issues within their installations, such as the manmade cloud. - **Sustainability-focused Art:** Creating environmentally friendly installations can reduce carbon footprints and open the door to partnerships with likeminded companies. ### Where This Applies - **Art Industry:** The art industry can explore new methods of engaging with audiences and pushing boundaries with innovative exhibitions, such as artistic cloud installations. - **Event Planning Industry:** Artistic installations can create memorable experiences as part of events, providing clients with new ways to captivate attendees and showcase products/services. - **Environmental Industry:** Incorporating art installations that highlight environmental issues can provide new opportunities for environmental companies to create meaningful conversations around sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cloud-Like French Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-nuage.md) - [Site Specific Mixed-Media Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamsphere.md) - [Organic Cloud-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khmara.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md)