# Giant Eco-Friendly Insects Slow Slugs by Florentijn Hofman is Made Out of 40,000 Plastic Bags By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-slugs References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/florentijin-hoffman-slow-slugs) & [florentijnhofman.nl](http://www.florentijnhofman.nl/dev/project.php?id=185) Slow Slugs is a gigantic art installation made out of a whopping 40,000 [plastic bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-birk). An eco-friendly creation, to say the very least, the Slow Slugs sculptures were put together in Angers, France. On display in September, they were created for a performing arts festival called Accroche-Coeurs. Created by Florentijn Hofman, who is known for erecting giant sculptures including [Macaco Gordo](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaco-gordo-sculpture-by-florentijn-hofman) and [Big Yellow Rabbit](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-yellow-rabbit), the Slow Slugs art installation is something else entirely. Hofman reveals a more serious undertone, "The slugs are ascending this steep city staircase that leads up to a huge Catholic church, essentially signifying their slow crawl towards death. The work reminds us of religion, mortality, natural decay and the slow suffocation of commercialized societies." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Art Installations:** The Slow Slugs sculpture highlights the trend of using environmentally friendly materials in large-scale art. - **Giant Sculptures:** Florentijn Hofman's creation of giant sculptures like Slow Slugs demonstrates the trend of creating monumental art pieces. - **Symbolism in Art:** The symbolism and deeper meaning behind Slow Slugs reflects the trend of incorporating thoughtful messages in art installations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The Slow Slugs art installation showcases innovative approaches to creating captivating and thought-provoking pieces in the art and design industry. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of 40,000 plastic bags in Slow Slugs highlights the need for sustainable alternatives in the materials industry. - **Event Management:** Accroche-Coeurs festival, which featured the Slow Slugs installation, demonstrates the potential for incorporating large-scale art into event planning and management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blowup-art-the-hague.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Mountainous Repurposed Crate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-installation.md) - [Inflatable Molded Collective Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/situation.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md)