# Cotton Candy Enclosures 'Padded Cell' is an Edible Piece of Participatory Art By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padded-cell References: [nowonders.net](http://www.nowonders.net/2010/11/jennifer-rubells-padded-cell-of-cotton.html) & [jenniferrubell](http://jenniferrubell.com/index.php) Padded Cell was a tasty (surprising) and slightly twisted [art piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) by Jennifer Rubell that made its debut at a Performa Arts' Red Party in November. The Padded Cell had its walls and ceiling completely lined with [Cotton Candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cocktail), which party-goers were allowed to eat upon entering. Meant as a succulent but subtle take on the hidden perils of pleasure, the piece was an enormous hit. Although Padded Cell is no longer on display, Jennifer has stated that more appearances are forthcoming. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible Art:** Creating art pieces using edible materials offers an interactive and sensory experience for viewers. - **Participatory Art:** Allowing viewers to interact or consume the artwork blurs the line between observer and participant, creating a unique engagement opportunity. - **Sensory Experiences:** Incorporating food or other sensory elements into art installations enhances the overall experience and taps into the audience's senses. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can explore incorporating edible artworks into their exhibits to provide visitors with a novel and memorable experience. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate edible installations or interactive art pieces to engage guests in a more immersive and unique way. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can collaborate with artists to create innovative edible art pieces, blurring the line between culinary creations and artistic expressions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Screen-Printed Chocolate Tiled Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-room-1.md) - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md) - [Playful Animal-Themed Cotton Candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluffee-floss.md) - [Layered Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-layer-cake.md) - [Immersive House Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-cage.md) - [Architectural Sugar Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-story-of-salt-and-sugar.md) - [Candy Floss Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-frrrozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Whimsical Candy Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-retreat.md) - [Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-playground-art-exhibition.md)