# Naturally Made Human Sculptures Anna Gillespie's 'Taste the Rain' Uses Green Material By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-the-rain References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/anna-gillespie-nature-infused-statues) & [annagillespie](http://www.annagillespie.co.uk/) Artist Anna Gillespie's 'Taste the Rain' series is a part of an elaborate experiment with nature. Based in the UK, Gillespie has been working to create these towering structures with acorns, trees, leaves and bark, displaying a novel interplay between the human form and the outdoors. These [moving sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series) will be exhibited at Bath's Beaux Arts gallery come October 15th. The figures, titled 'To The Limit,' 'Encircling Time' and 'Still Too Far,' are quite emotional. Downturned faces appear to be longing for something unavailable or distant, a tragic sentiment shared by many. While these features are disquieting, the sculptures are also meant to be inspirational. When commenting on her 'Abundance' statue, Gillespie stated that, "This piece tries to express my awe at the [beauty of nature's abundance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation)." The beech nut base gets at this earthy splendor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Nature-inspired Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create innovative sculptures that integrate natural materials with human form. - **Emotional Art Installations:** Potential for artists to create thought-provoking installations that evoke deep emotions and reflection. - **Environmental Awareness in Art:** Increasing focus on using art as a medium to raise awareness about the beauty of nature and the need for conservation. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new techniques and materials to create visually stunning and conceptually engaging sculptures. - **Gallery and Exhibition:** Opportunity for galleries to showcase unique and captivating art installations that spark conversation and interest. - **Environmental Conservation:** Art can be a powerful tool to advocate for environmental conservation and foster a deeper connection with nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Nature-Celebrating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-predates-man.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md)