# Stick-Made Castles Patrick Dougherty Creates a Less Extravagant Place for the Queen By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/place-for-the-queen References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/patrick-dougherty-weaves-fit-for-a-queen-in-nantes/) & [stickwork.net](http://www.stickwork.net/) When it comes to selecting a place for the queen, one usually does not think of sticks, but artist Patrick Dougherty decided to go against the grain with his latest creation. The design is titled 'Fit for a Queen,' and is located at the Dukes of Brittany castle in Nantes of France. This juxtaposition between the actual castle in the background and a stick version is interesting, as it highlights the extravagance of one and the humbleness of the other. Granted, Dougherty does not expect anyone (not even the queen) to sleep here, as it is merely meant as an [installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad) to make viewers think about art. Visitors to this area will be lucky to see both this instalment, as well as a historic castle (not made from sticks). Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/patrick-dougherty-weaves-fit-for-a-queen-in-nantes/), [stickwork.net](http://www.stickwork.net/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stick-based Installations:** The use of sticks as a medium for art installations presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of sculpture and outdoor art projects. - **Juxtaposition Art:** The juxtaposition of humble materials with extravagant settings creates innovative opportunities in the realm of contemporary art and installation art. - **Thought-provoking Installations:** The creation of art installations that aim to provoke thought and reflection presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the art world and public art spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sculpture:** The use of sticks as a material for sculptures opens up disruptive innovation opportunities within the traditional sculpture industry. - **Contemporary Art:** The use of humble materials and juxtaposition in contemporary art installations offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the art world. - **Public Art:** The creation of thought-provoking installations in public art spaces presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and urban planners alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medieval Design-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medival-design.md) - [Weatherized Visual Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hundred-acre-wood.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Artful Four-Poster Bed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-bed-installation.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground.md) - [Castle-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-hills-house-1.md) - [Poised Medieval-Themed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tintagel-castle-footbridge.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md)