# Illuminated Eco-Energy Structures This Art Installation Re-Connects Humans to Renewable Energy By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-03-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renewable-art References: [stemagency](http://www.stemagency.com/blog/renewable-energy-mitch-payne) While countries around the world seriously consider new, ingenious renewable energy sources, renowned photographer Mitch Payne's latest [still life installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) is giving a less scientific and more eye-catching tribute to our greener energy options. Made in collaboration with art director Gemma Fletcher and designer Kyle Bean, this exhibit features several small glass tanks each containing miniature demonstrations of the solar, nuclear and wind-generated renewable resources being used today. Connected to these tanks with crystalline tidal waves, geothermal pebbles and floating nuclear particles are [working light bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern). It's in this way that this group of creative thinkers are using their art to bridge the gap between the essence of [renewable energy production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future) and us and show that our renewable energy resources aren't just smart, but nice to look at too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Renewable Energy Art Installations:** Innovative art installations that creatively showcase renewable energy sources to increase awareness and appreciation among the public. - **Art-science Collaborations:** Innovative collaborations between artists and scientists that give rise to novel ways of exploring and understanding science and technology. - **Aesthetically Pleasing Renewables:** The movement towards producing and designing clean energy systems that are visually appealing and aesthetically pleasing. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** By exploring renewable energy through art, there is an innovative opportunity to engage the public in a different way and increase awareness of sustainable energy. - **Renewable Energy:** Sustainable energy sector can benefit from more creative and aesthetic ways of presenting their technology and inspiring the public. - **Education and Advocacy:** The intersection between art and sustainable energy can provide a unique opportunity for educational outreach and advocacy for the clean energy sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Colorful Aerial Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-power-campaign.md) - [Concept-Driven Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivan-toth-depea.md) - [Immersive Solar-Powered Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-minutes-and-20-seconds.md) - [Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zava.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md)