# Balloon Bridge Installations The Pont De Singe by Olivier Grossetete Connects Dreams with Reality By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pont-de-singe References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/11/07/Balloon-Bridge/) & [documentsdartistes.org](http://documentsdartistes.org/artistes/grossetete/repro.html) The Pont De Singe installation is a [bridge suspended](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy) with the help of three large [helium balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons). As though straight out of a dream, it hovers above the picturesque lake in Tatton's Japanese Garden in the United Kingdom. Toying with the [disciplines of design and engineering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree), the Pont De Singe installation was created by Olivier Grossetete, an artist based in Marseille, France. It is a continuation of one of his previous pieces titled Pont Suspendu, which involved a similar bridge and balloon structure that floated way above the Château Ferry Lacombe in Tret, France. As though it is a bridge between dream and reality, the Pont De Singe installation provides people with a connection to their childhood in which everything was possible and nothing impossible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Balloon Bridge Installations:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore innovative ways of creating temporary structures using balloons. - **Dream-inspired Art Installations:** Opportunity for artists to create whimsical installations that bridge the gap between dreams and reality. - **Playful Engineering Designs:** Opportunity for engineers to experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create unique and temporary structures. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate balloon installations into their work, creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences. - **Architecture and Engineering:** Architects and engineers can explore new techniques for building temporary structures using unconventional materials like balloons. - **Tourism and Event Planning:** Event planners and tourist destinations can incorporate balloon installations to create unique and memorable experiences for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Hanging Portal-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-installation.md) - [Donut-Shaped Meteorological Balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-gateway-and-sky-ring.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isometric-studio.md) - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md)