# Disappearing Nomadic Sculptures Travelers by Bruce Catalano Embraces the Idea of Losing Oneself By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelers-by-bruce-catalano References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2340857/Forgotten-Artist-creates-stunning-bronze-sculptures-holiday-makers-look-like-theyre-missing-vital-organs.html) & [brunocatalano](http://brunocatalano.com/sculpture-bronze/bruno-catalano-atelier.php) Travelers by Bruce Catalano, a French sculptor, is a series that focuses on the idea of [the nomad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection). Here one day and gone the next, the [realistic sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series) look as though they are in the act of disappearing. A poignant look at the life of a constant traveller, it embraces the notion of calling the road one's home and everywhere in between just necessary stops along the way. More than that, Travelers by Bruce Catalano also embraces the idea that people leave bits of themselves in every place they have visited. Catalano reveals, "I have travelled a lot and I left Morocco when I was 12 years old. I felt that a part of me was gone and will never come back.[...] I feel like this occurs several times during life and of course everyone has missing pieces in his or her life that he wont find again. So the meaning can be different for everyone, but to me the sculptures represent a [world citizen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host-exhibition)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Disappearing Sculptures:** Opportunity to create sculptures that convey the idea of fleeting existence and transience. - **Nomadic Art:** Potential for artists to explore the concept of nomadism and the impact of mobility on identity. - **Emotional Connections with Art:** Room for art forms that evoke personal memories and experiences, allowing viewers to relate on a deeper level. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sculpture and Fine Arts:** Disruption opportunity for sculptors to experiment with unconventional materials and transient art installations. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Potential for travel-based experiences that incorporate interactive art installations, enhancing the emotional connection with destinations. - **Psychology and Emotional Well-being:** Space for therapists and psychologists to explore the use of art therapy and installations as a means of exploring personal narratives and healing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Primal-Themed Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-return.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Personalized Artful Vinyl Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/send-yourself-nowhere.md) - [Cave-Enclosed Residency Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhumances-iii.md)