# Silk-Inspired Homes Homes Made Of Silk By Do Ho Suh Form a Transparent Inception By Michael Nieto | Published 2013-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silkmade-home References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/11/do-ho-suh-home-within-home/) The Korean artist Do Ho Suh creates his largest installation of silk-made homes. This piece titled ‘Home Within Home Within Home Within Home Within Home’ is an inception of silk forming [three-dimensional transparent homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-within-a-few-lines). These structures are crafted with very long and thin [silk drapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible) that resemble an illustrated blueprint. This installation is also very large, allowing visitors to physically walk in and explore each home. It will be exhibited in Seoul’s [National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air) during May 2014. This modern structure portrays a fascinating walk through the streets of Rhode Island that will shock and engage new viewers. With the stunning transparency, this silk-made home monument defines endless boundaries in modern art. It’s the illusion of ‘homes within homes’ that will excite and inspire many artists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Silk-made Homes:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore new materials and construction techniques using silk. - **Transparent Structures:** Innovative idea for creating transparent buildings or installations that offer unique visual experiences. - **Inception of Silk:** Potential for artists to experiment with creating layered and intricate artworks using silk as a medium. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate silk materials into their creations, pushing boundaries and creating visually stunning pieces. - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and builders can explore the use of silk as a construction material to create transparent and visually striking buildings. - **Museum and Exhibition:** Museums and exhibition spaces can showcase unique silk-made installations that create immersive and awe-inspiring experiences for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Hanging Portal-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-installation.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Reflective Artful Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-gesso.md) - [Perforated Light-Passing Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-pavilion.md) - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md)