# Giant Pin-Like Installations The Red Bowl Pays Tribute to Lepers in Medieval Times By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bowl References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/andy-cao-xavier-perrot-studio-red-bowl) & [caoperrotstudio](http://www.caoperrotstudio.com/) While the Red Bowl art installation is quite stunning in its measured simplicity, a somber element is present due to the inspiration behind the piece. It pays tribute to the lepers in medieval times, many of whom were treated at the Maladrerie Saint-Lazare in Beauvais, France, where the Red Bowl art installation was constructed. Designed by Andy Cao and Xavier Perrot, the co-founders of Cao | Perrot Studio, a bicontinental creative studio based in Los Angeles and Paris, the Red Bowl art installation is made up of 5,000 black rods that are adorned with [red glass domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass). Ranging in heights, the metallic pillars form the shape of a bowl, hence its name. The significance of the Red Bowl art installation is the fact that lepers would take a literal blood bath in hopes it would cure their disease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Giant Pin-like Installations:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create large-scale installations that evoke emotional responses and pay tribute to historical events. - **Simplistic Monumental Art:** Potential for minimalist art installations that carry deep historical and social meaning, capturing attention through their simplicity. - **Symbolic Use of Color:** Opportunity for artists to use color symbolism to convey powerful messages and honor past experiences in their art installations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art industry can explore innovative ways to create impactful installations that tell stories and raise awareness about historical events. - **Cultural Tourism:** In the tourism industry, there is potential to develop cultural experiences centered around art installations that educate and engage visitors. - **Historical Preservation:** The historical preservation field can utilize art installations as a means of commemorating important historical events and promoting understanding and empathy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raindrop-Inspired Hospital Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hospital-installation.md) - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [Tubed Immersive Organ-Like Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organlike-installation.md) - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Sculptor-Inspired Sleek Bowl Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban-collection.md) - [Chaos-Insppired Ceramic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-installation1.md) - [Stunning Cause-Supporting Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prayerbowls.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md)