# Lying Down Artworks The Silent Sky Project# Photographs People Lazily Staring Up into the Heavens By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-sky-project References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/rob-sweere-silent-sky-project) & [robsweere](http://robsweere.com/) The Silent Sky Project# sends a beautiful message. It promotes an appreciation for the vast earth and heavens as well as a much-needed break from the rigors of reality. Essentially, people have been asked to lay down for 30 minutes with another person or a crowd of people in order to survey the sky and clouds above them. By doing this, a [calm like no other](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-on-space) steals over each participant. Conceived by Dutch artist Rob Sweere, Silent Sky Project# is a [traveling social project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) that goes to the very root of a person's soul. It might be a simple concept, but the busy nature of modern lives often work against it. Since its launch in the Netherlands, the Silent Sky Project# has reached Brazil, Lithuania, Turkey, Australia, England, France, Korea and America. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature Appreciation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive experiences that encourage people to reconnect with nature and find moments of calm and peace. - **Social Connection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or events that facilitate meaningful connections between individuals in a fast-paced, digital world. - **Wellness Breaks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products or services that offer quick and accessible ways for people to take regular breaks from daily stresses and rejuvenate their minds. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and interactive elements into traditional art forms to create immersive and engaging experiences for viewers. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique travel experiences or destinations that encourage people to disconnect from their everyday lives and connect with nature and each other. - **Wellness and Mindfulness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and mindfulness practices to create accessible tools and platforms that help individuals prioritize their mental well-being and engage in self-care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Wellness Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theatre-of-digital-art.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Guided Relaxation Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relaxation-device.md) - [Desert Reflective Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-travelling.md) - [Illuminated Seated Chamber Skylights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leading-skyspace.md) - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [Redesigning Restful Moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew-project.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)