# Laundry-Inspired Installations Shadow by Kaarina Kaikkonen Comments on the Working Man By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-by-kaarina-kaikkonen References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/03/11/laundry-art-of-kaarina-kaikkonen) & [freeyork.org](http://freeyork.org/art/kaarina-kaikkonen-hangs-laundry-to-create-art) Shadow by Kaarina Kaikkonen is an art installation that is inspired by outdoor laundry lines. Although it has been created over various landscapes, this art installation boasts a constant theme. It is made up of numerous [taut ropes suspended above](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation) grass, cement and more, as well as varying men's shirts. A stunning sight to behold, the lines can either be found on the straight and narrow or more [sculptural in scope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes). Through this art installation, the Finnish artist comments on the status of the working man as well as the idea behind stereotypes and the use of common uniforms for civilized societies. Spotted across Finland, Shadow by Kaarina Kaikkonen is both breathtaking and thought-provoking. It also literally casts a shadow in order to shed light on these subjects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 84% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Credit Crunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/creditcrunch) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Art-inspired Installations:** Art installations inspired by everyday objects or scenes, to bring a new perspective and engage viewers. - **Social Commentary Art:** Art installations expressing commentary on social issues and invite viewers to reflect on the theme. - **Outdoor Installations:** Installations that draw inspiration from nature and outdoor elements. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists and art institutions can utilize unconventional sources as inspiration to create unique installations. - **Social Activism:** Art installations aimed towards social commentary can inspire social change. - **Tourism:** Outdoor installations, especially in unique locations, can attract tourists and public art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Water Tower-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-brand-herms.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1.md) - [Unfinished Mall Textile Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-limbo.md)