# Excavated Sculpture Installations Artist Shan Hur Turns Galleries into Archeological Sites By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shan-hur References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/02/13/shan-hurs-excavated-sculptures/) & [shanhur](http://www.shanhur.com/) Artist Shan Hur creates [unique installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary) that involve the galleries they take place in. Turning them into [archeological sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition), his artworks appear to be partially excavated from the walls. As Shan Hur notes in his artist's statement, "I think sculpture should communicate with its circumstances." That is exactly what his [sculptures do](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness). While observers of Shan Hur's exhibitions aren't encouraged to interact with the displays themselves, an interaction takes place nonetheless. As soon a they step into the space, they become scientists and archeologists, which molds the way they view the installations. In a way, Shan Hur allows onlookers to step into his shoes, "Such scenes interest me as they temporarily sidestep into silence and incompleteness. I like the way something is revealed in this gap." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Excavated Sculpture Installations:** Creating installations that mimic archeological sites, artists can leverage the curiosity and engagement of viewers. - **Interactive Gallery Experiences:** Encouraging observers to become active participants, galleries can enhance visitor engagement and create memorable experiences. - **Artistic Interpretations of Space:** Using artworks to transform the perception of physical spaces, artists can challenge traditional boundaries and invite new perspectives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can leverage excavated sculpture installations to attract more visitors and create unique, immersive exhibitions. - **Museums:** Museums can adopt the concept of excavated installations to enhance the educational and interactive aspects of their exhibits. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating artistic interpretations of space can present interior designers with exciting opportunities to create visually stunning and unconventional environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Artful Meditative Sculptural Caves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-on-space.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Cave-Enclosed Residency Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhumances-iii.md) - [Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko.md) - [Textured Cast Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad.md) - [Circular Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Rattan Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-art-gallery.md)