# Rock Sample Installations This Public Art Piece by Daniel De Paula Showcase His Rock Collection By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-11-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-sample References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/art/groundwork-daniel-de-paula-showcases-his-staggering-collection-of-rock-core-samplesat-galeria-leme-sao-paulo) & [sp-arte](http://www.sp-arte.com/noticias/galeria-leme-apresenta-site-specific-de-daniel-de-paula-no-projeto-situ/) Many people choose to collect stamps or stickers, but Brazilian artist Daniel de Paula would rather collect rock samples. De Paula has gathered an enormous series of rocks through a series of geotechnical surveys he has done in Sao Paolo. In his exhibition 'testemunho,' which means testimony, the artist placed his [rock collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom) in a very strategic manner. The rock samples are arranged in chronological order according to their geological age. The drilled, cylindrical shapes are used to determine subsoil properties in civil engineering and consist of built-up sediment. This [site-specific piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) is explained by the gallery as "a contrast of [geological formation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones) of the earth's crust and the time it took to construct the world's biggest cities." In using rock samples as his main medium, artist Daniel de Paulais explores the dialogue between art, architecture and the city in an interesting way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geotechnical Surveys:** The use of geotechnical surveys in art installations presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to merge science and creativity. - **Chronological Arrangements:** The arrangement of objects in chronological order offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique storytelling experiences across various industries. - **Site-specific Art:** The development of site-specific art installations opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to engage with the environment and create immersive experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Civil Engineering:** The integration of rock samples from geotechnical surveys into civil engineering processes presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance project planning and construction. - **Fine Arts:** The incorporation of geological elements in art installations offers disruptive innovation opportunities for fine artists to explore new materials and concepts. - **Urban Planning:** The use of rock samples to showcase the geological history of cities provides disruptive innovation opportunities for urban planners to incorporate geological narratives into urban design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Volcanic-Themed Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-archive.md) - [Cave-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-relics.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Volcanic Rock Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-parallel-black-collection.md) - [Mineral-Inspired Digital Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neogene-collection.md)