# Giant Squid Art Installations 'Vernie' is an Interactive Squid Art Piece Focused on Audio & Sound By Erica Francis | Published 2016-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-art References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/vernie-squid-installation-moradavaga-walktalk-sao-miguel-08-10-2016/) & [moradavaga](http://moradavaga.com/VERNIE) Attendees of the 'Walk & Talk Festival' in Azores, Portugal were treated to a [giant squid art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewels-of-the-sea) called 'Vernie.' The cute underwater monster was created by a collaboration of Italian and Portuguese architects known as 'Moradavaga.' The artists' installation was inspired by Azores coastal sperm whales, 'Moby Dick' and '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.' The over-sized sea creature was constructed from [cable protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utooto) with its tentacles flowing through the park, wrapping around objects. In keeping with the festival name, the giant squid art piece works like a tin-can telephone; curious festival goers can speak into the eyes and tentacles of the animal and hear their echo radiate through the squid. The sound-transmitting interactive installation made for an enjoyable and fun exhibit that children and adults could both enjoy at the festival. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/vernie-squid-installation-moradavaga-walktalk-sao-miguel-08-10-2016/), [moradavaga](http://moradavaga.com/VERNIE) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Art Installations:** There are opportunities to create more interactive art installations that engage visitors through touch, sound, or other senses. - **Oceanic-themed Art:** Designers and artists can explore oceanic themes and expand on the idea of creating art installations based on aquatic creatures. - **Audio-centric Installations:** Audio-centric installations that create an interactive soundscape provide an avenue for emerging artists and sound designers to showcase their work. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Art galleries and museums can incorporate more interactive installations to attract a wider audience, especially younger demographics. - **Tourism:** Cities renowned for their annual art festivals can leverage immersive and interactive art installations to boost tourism and foster community engagement. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can collaborate with artists and designers to create unique and engaging installations to wow crowds and create memorable experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Sound-Interactive Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arborhythm.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Multisensory Environmental Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa-murakami.md) - [Water-Covered Speaker Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaped-by-water.md) - [Colorful Dynamic Acoustic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otonomori.md) - [Tubed Immersive Organ-Like Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organlike-installation.md)