# Warring Water Photography The Shinchi Maruyama 'Kusho' is a Stunning Performance Piece By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinchi-maruyama-kusho References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/liquid-sculpture-defies-time-and-space.html) & [shinichimaruyama](http://www.shinichimaruyama.com/) Although the Shinchi Maruyama 'Kusho' [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) isn't the first of its kind, there is something extremely unique about it. I think it has to do with the intentional movements of the liquid used, which results in true [water sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-vases) that simply take your breath away. As though pitting clear water against [contaminated water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stonewell), the Shinchi Maruyama 'Kusho' series is more a performance piece than anything else. That said, take a moment to view the video above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 98% | 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fluid Sculpture:** This trend involves using intentional movements of liquid to create visually stunning sculptures. - **Performance Photography:** The trend of using photography as a medium to capture performance art and create visually captivating images. - **Contrasting Elements:** The trend of juxtaposing contrasting elements, such as clear water against contaminated water, to evoke artistic and conceptual impact. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Photography:** The art and photography industry can embrace the fluid sculpture trend to create unique and captivating artworks. - **Performance Art and Theatre:** The performance art and theatre industry can explore the concept of performance photography to enhance their productions and create visually impactful experiences. - **Environmental Conservation:** The environmental conservation industry can leverage the contrasting elements trend to raise awareness about water pollution and the importance of clean water. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water Movement Sculptural Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-waves.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Peace-Inspired Waterfall Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transposition-installtion.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-collection.md) - [Poetic Rippling Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yurameki.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Kumiko Craft Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timevase.md)