# Large-Scale Pink-Fabric Art Installations Ibrahim Mahama Designs the Purple Hibiscus Installation By Amy Duong | Published 2024-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-hibiscus References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/04/10/ibrahim-mahama-barbican-centre-pink-fabric/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ibrahimmahama3/?hl=en)  Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama works in collaboration with hundreds of collaborators to design the Purple Hibiscus installation. This is all sewn by hand and results in a [large-scale bespoke pink fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) that covers the side of London's Barbican Center. It is seen on the lakeside terrace side of the building -- it marks the first [bright tonal installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-unity) by Mahama with 2,000 square meters of cloth. Mahama tells Dezeen at the Barbican, "Why not pink? The building itself is grey and the Barbican is quite grey. And I have never made a work with this kind of colour before, so I thought why not use something quite strong. I've never had the courage to use colours like this in public on a large-scale work, but I've been collecting these materials for quite a long time." Image Credit: The Barbican ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bespoke-fabric Art Installations:** A trend emerging in the art world is the creation of large-scale bespoke fabric installations that add vibrant colors and textures to urban landscapes. - **Community-collaboration Projects:** There is a growing trend of artists collaborating with hundreds of individuals to bring handcrafted installations to life, fostering a sense of community and togetherness in the artistic process. - **Creative Use of Color in Art:** Artists are exploring disruptive opportunities by boldly incorporating bright and unconventional colors in their large-scale works, challenging traditional artistic norms and expectations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage bespoke fabric installations to create unique and immersive experiences for audiences, redefining the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturing stands to benefit from collaborative projects that require the creation of large quantities of specialized fabrics, opening up new markets and design possibilities. - **Urban Development:** Urban development industries can capitalize on the use of vibrant colors in public art installations to revitalize spaces, engage communities, and foster creativity in city planning and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md) - [Decorative Gigantic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinka-ilori2.md) - [African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity.md) - [Plush Flower Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cj-hendrys-flower-market.md) - [Temporary Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md) - [Pink-Detailed Art Gallery Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superzoom.md) - [Gradient Art Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-25.md) - [Graphic Pastel Art Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikra-arshad.md)