# Glowing Spherical Installations The Stratospheric Sculpture by Fletcher Vaughan By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratospheric-sculpture References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/01/26/stratospheric-by-fletcher-vaughan/) & [fletcher-systems.co.nz](http://www.fletcher-systems.co.nz/#news) When first laying eyes on the Stratospheric Sculpture, I couldn’t help but be in awe of its [gravity-defying design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree). Yet I quickly I realized there are clever mechanics behind this [surreal installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future) and I instead marvel at its workmanship. Designed by Fletcher Vaughan, the Stratospheric sculpture is made from [opaque, white Corian plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad), which are painstakingly layered one at a time. For more images of the building process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gravity-defying Design:** Opportunities for creating innovative and visually stunning structures that challenge traditional laws of gravity. - **Surreal Installations:** Potential for creating immersive and otherworldly artworks that captivate audiences and push the boundaries of traditional sculpture. - **Layered Materials:** Possibility for exploring new techniques and materials in the construction of multi-dimensional artworks that require intricate layering. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry to create unique and boundary-breaking installations. - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to incorporate gravity-defying and surreal elements into their designs, transforming traditional buildings into awe-inspiring structures. - **Manufacturing and Materials:** Potential for manufacturers and material innovators to develop new processes and materials specifically for layered and multi-dimensional artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md)