# Upcycled Garden Installations Fragile by Roadsworth is a Green Space Inside a Mall By Ana Lopez | Published 2012-01-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadsworth References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/massive-recycled-materials-garden) & [fragile.projekroom](http://fragile.projekroom.com/) Shopping malls are centers of consumerism and often wasteful behavior, which is why artists Roadsworth and Brian Armstrong along with the studio PROJEKROOM created a five-story garden entitled 'Fragile.' Elements like cardboard, water bottles, bubble wrap and hangers were collected from Montréal Eaton Centre, a Canadian shopping mall, in order to create mesmerizing pieces like [fish or jumping frogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures). This beautiful urban garden has everything from [trees to ponds with lotus flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-art-garden), and was constructed to raise awareness about consumerism and the environment. It's becoming increasingly popular for artists to take advantage of [public spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20) to question people's habits and raise awareness about different topics. The artificial ecosystem by Roadsworth and Brian Armstrong is a fantastic example of this artistic tendency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Art:** Creating art installations using recycled materials presents opportunities for artists to promote sustainability and raise awareness about consumerism. - **Eco-conscious Design:** Designing green spaces in unexpected places, like shopping malls, allows for the exploration of innovative ways to incorporate nature into urban environments. - **Public Space Activism:** Using public spaces as a canvas for artistic expression and activism offers opportunities to engage and educate the public on important social and environmental issues. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can embrace the trend of upcycled art installations to create unique and environmentally conscious pieces that resonate with consumers. - **Architecture and Urban Design:** Architects and urban designers can explore the concept of incorporating green spaces, such as the Fragile installation, into existing structures like shopping malls to enhance sustainability and promote a closer connection with nature. - **Environmental Activism:** Environmental activists can utilize the power of public space activism to raise awareness about consumerism, waste, and the need for sustainable practices in order to drive positive change. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Zen-Like Shopping Malls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenlike-shopping-mall.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md) - [Brand-Backed Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas.md) - [Unfinished Mall Textile Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-limbo.md) - [Balanced Retail Atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capitamall-skyview.md)