# Floating Animal Installations 'The Ninth Wave' by Cai Guo-­Qiang Sends Fake Creatures Down a River By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ninth-wave References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/cai-guo-­qiang-99-animals-the-ninth-wave-shanghai-07-21-2014/) & [caiguoqiang](http://www.caiguoqiang.com/) 'The Ninth Wave' by artist Cai Guo-­Qiang sees [stuffed animals floating down a river](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck) towards Shanghai. The entire installation appears to draw inspiration from Noah's Arc, and is quite life-like when viewed from far away. The installation is meant to draw awareness to environmental concerns that are facing the earth these days. With pollution at an all-time high in China, anything that can be done to educate people on the harmful effects of the many factories in the country is a good move. If the country keeps going at its current rate, the chances of health problems will rise significantly, giving way to a whole new set of problems. This installation by Cai Guo-­Qiang is much-needed. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/cai-guo-­qiang-99-animals-the-ninth-wave-shanghai-07-21-2014/), [caiguoqiang](http://www.caiguoqiang.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Environmental Awareness:** The floating animal installations highlight the importance of raising awareness about environmental concerns. - **Artistic Activism:** Cai Guo-­Qiang's installation demonstrates the power of using art as a medium for activism. - **Interactive Installations:** The immersive nature of the floating animal installations creates an engaging and memorable experience for viewers. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can explore new ways of addressing social and environmental issues through innovative installations. - **Environmental Conservation:** The environmental conservation industry can leverage artistic approaches to educate the public and promote sustainability. - **Tourism and Experiential Marketing:** The tourism and experiential marketing industries can incorporate interactive installations to create unique and captivating visitor experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md)