# Suspended Charcoal Installations Seon Ghi Bahk's Sculptures Look like They are Disintegrating By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seon-ghi-bahk References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/seon-ghi-bahk-an-aggregate-charcoal-sculptures) & [artnet](http://www.artnet.com/artists/seon%20ghi%20bahk/) As though disintegrating right before the viewer's very eyes, Seon Ghi Bahk's sculptures have a tenuous hold on life. Made out of small pieces of charcoal that have been strung on a transparent nylon thread, that statement is more true that it first appears. Hung with purpose, the charcoal pieces form manmade creations such as [stairs, tables and windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series). But by seemingly breaking apart, Seon Ghi Bahk shows that nothing lasts forever. Hailing from Korea, Seon Ghi Bahk explores the relationship between [man and nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories) through her work. Organized under the titles An Aggregate and Existence, the [charcoal sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) are coarsely surreal. My Modern Met notes that "the fundamental idea behind them seems to be an understanding of the irony of using nature to represent something wholly unnatural." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 88% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Disintegrating Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to create art that challenges traditional notions of permanence and durability. - **Charcoal as Art Medium:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative techniques or applications for using charcoal as a versatile and expressive material in various art forms. - **Nature-inspired Surrealism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements of nature and surrealism to create unique and thought-provoking artistic experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unconventional materials or techniques into traditional fine art practices to push the boundaries of artistic expression. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate disintegrating sculptures made of charcoal into interior spaces as intriguing and conversation-starting design elements. - **Eco-art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of natural and sustainable materials like charcoal to create eco-friendly artworks that raise awareness about environmental issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Sculptural Experimental Artforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series.md) - [Sculptor-Inspired Sleek Bowl Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban-collection.md)