# Painted Cement Installations Pool, The Alchemy of Blue by Lizzie Buckmaster Dove Explores Erosion By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pool-the-alchemy-of-blue References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/05/pool-the-alchemy-of-blue-found-concrete-installations-by-lizzie-buckmaster-dove/) & [lizziebuckmasterdove](http://lizziebuckmasterdove.com/) Pool, The Alchemy of Blue is comprised of a series of surreal installations that center around eroded stones. But they aren't the average stone. Painted blue on one side, the artist, who used to collect them as a pastime, soon discovered that they originated from an oceanside sea pool that was being slowly consumed by the surf. Located in Coledale, a small seaside village in New South Wales, Australia, Lizzie Buckmaster Dove decided to use the broken concrete for her art. Inspired by the power of the moon, whose pull creates the tides that is slowly devouring the swimming pool, Dove's Pool, The Alchemy of Blue series concentrates on circular shapes. Created indoors and outdoors, they are a beautiful tribute. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 54% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eroded Cement Art:** Create art from eroded cement structures to repurpose and beautify the environment. - **Sea-inspired Installations:** Design art installations that are inspired by the ocean and its effects on the environment. - **Circular Art Shapes:** Explore and experiment with circular shapes in art installations to create visually pleasing forms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can use eroded cement to create installations for public spaces or galleries. - **Environmental Conservation:** Use existing materials from the environment and turn them into art to raise awareness about environmental issues. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Create unique and captivating installations that attract visitors to destinations with natural beauty and landscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-pool-exhibition.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Watercolor Stone-Based Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquarel.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Asymmetrical Ultra-Compact Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraway-pool.md) - [Colorful Tile Pool Loungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cdm30-inflatable-pool-lounger.md) - [Raindrop-Inspired Hospital Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hospital-installation.md)