# 3D-Printed Ethereal Floating Sculptures The Prairie Cord Sculpture is Located in Wisconsin By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prairie-cord References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/10/19/this-3d-printed-ceramic-architectural-sculpture-looks-like-it-is-ethereally-floating-on-a-shallow-pool/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29)  The Prairie Cord sculpture is placed on a glistening shallow pool at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. The Madison, Wisconsin garden is now home to the 3D-printed piece. Brian Peters is the artistic brainpower behind the ethereal sculpture, which appears to float on top of the water magically. The installation plays with light, shadow, and reflection to create the desired effect. It is comprised of a lattice-designed arc, which artfully reflects onto the pond's surface to form a mesmerizing cylindrical appearance. While the Prairie Cord seems to defy the laws of physics, it is, in fact, supported by concrete blocks as its foundation. Moreover, the structure's patterned design is inspired by the native prairie cord grasses. Image Credit: Brian Peters ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Sculptures:** Opportunities for innovation in creating unique structures with 3D-printing technology. - **Ethereal Art Installations:** Increased focus on creating installations that play with light, shadow, and reflection. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Designs inspired by nature, such as prairie cord grasses, are gaining popularity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to create one-of-a-kind installations that push the boundaries of traditional mediums. - **Architecture and Construction:** Opportunities to use 3D-printing in the construction industry for unique structures. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunities for creating memorable and Instagram-worthy installations in public spaces, such as botanical gardens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Spring-Welcoming Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-exhibition.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Sculptural Biomaterial Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wevolve-labs.md) - [3D-Printed Aquatic Life Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-wavy-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md)