# Eerie Underwater Assemblies (UPDATE) Taylor's 'Silent Evolution' Reveals a Pelagic Population By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-s-silent-evolution References: [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/bN5vZp) & [underwatersculpture](http://www.underwatersculpture.com/contact_us.asp) Jason de Caires Taylor's 'Silent Evolution' in Cancun Mexico is finally complete, composed of 400 human sculptures nine meters below the ocean's surface. Each [life-sized figure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) has a distinctly unique appearance with an extraordinary amount of details, leaving the viewer truly affected by these still submerged souls. Made of concrete over fiberglass, Taylor's 'Silent Evolution' sculptures make up [clusters and crowds of people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany), some clothed and some nude. The pH-neutral material attracts fish and other [marine life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat), promoting the artist's intent of expressing the human connection to nature in his work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Underwater Art Installations:** Opportunity to create immersive and visually stunning art experiences in underwater environments. - **Environmental Awareness Through Art:** Using art to raise awareness about the importance of protecting marine ecosystems and the environment. - **Interactive Sculptures:** Creating sculptures that attract and interact with marine life, providing a unique and interactive experience for viewers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** Innovative artists can explore new mediums and techniques to create underwater art installations that captivate audiences. - **Eco-tourism:** Opportunity to develop eco-tourism initiatives centered around underwater art installations that educate and inspire visitors about marine conservation. - **Marine Conservation:** Collaboration between artists, scientists, and conservation groups to create underwater art installations that promote marine conservation and educate the public about the importance of preserving marine ecosystems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md) - [3D-Printed Star Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star.md) - [Sea Level-Measuring Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemy-series.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Cave-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md)