# Sagging Ceiling Installations Anna Hepler's The Great Haul is Made Out of Plastic By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-haul References: [inspire.2ia.pl](http://inspire.2ia.pl/post/16297560661/the-great-haul-by-anna-hepler) & [annahepler](http://www.annahepler.com/) The Great Haul art installation may look like it was made out of shimmering tiles or sequined fabric, but it was actually constructed out of [salvaged plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs). Plastic has become a popular material among artists, but this Portland-based artist breaks away from the mold to create an [abstract sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) that focuses on the beauty and possibilities plastic has. Created by Anna Hepler, The Great Haul installation [sags from the ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-installation) in an almost cartoonish manner. Erected in the Portland Museum of Art’s Great Hall, it has been affixed to a skylight that creates a soft glow from within. It is this subtle illumination that gives the plastic a dubious aesthetic, making people question what it really is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Salvaged Plastic Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore the beauty and possibilities of salvaged plastic in their artwork. - **Breaking Away From Traditional Materials:** Potential for artists to experiment with unconventional materials to create abstract sculptures and installations. - **Questioning the Perception of Materials:** A trend towards art that challenges people to question the true nature and composition of materials used. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists can embrace the use of salvaged plastic as a sustainable and innovative material in their works. - **Design:** Designers can draw inspiration from the trend of breaking away from traditional materials to create unique and unconventional products. - **Museums/galleries:** Museums and galleries can showcase installations that challenge the perception of materials, creating engaging and thought-provoking experiences for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Cast Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Algae Resin Pavilion Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Rattan Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-art-gallery.md) - [Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlasting-plastics.md)