# Flightless Art Installations Untitled by Myeongbeom Kim Showcases a Balloon Tied to a Hunting Trap By Erin Fox | Published 2015-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untitled-by-myeongbeom-kim References: [myeongbeomkim](http://www.myeongbeomkim.com/en/?page_id=5) & [myeongbeomkim](http://www.myeongbeomkim.com/) 'Untitled' by MyeongBeom Kim is an art piece dedicated to telling a story. The [black steel hunting trap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light) is attached, via an ombre chain, to a [flightless balloon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer). This shiny, ceramic gold balloon is meant to symbolize your hopes, dreams and ideas. MyeongBeom Kim wanted to correlate the idea that we are all bound to our dreams, even if they end up failing and hurting us. Untitled by MyeongBeom Kim took [inanimate objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation) and wanted to repurpose them to tell a new story. The artist recently showcased his work at Art Basel in Miami, where the art world was in awe of his hope-sucking creation. MyeongBeom Kim's work is celebrated throughout the world, both for its global ideology and remote thinking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - 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 - **Repurposed Art:** The trend of repurposing inanimate objects to tell new stories opens up opportunities for innovative art installations. - **Conceptual Symbolism:** The trend of using symbolic objects in art installations provides a chance for artists to explore deeper meanings and provoke thought. - **Interactive Installations:** The trend of creating interactive art installations engages viewers and offers opportunities for immersive experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of repurposed art to create unique and thought-provoking installations. - **Event Planning and Exhibitions:** The event planning and exhibitions industry can incorporate interactive art installations to enhance attendee experiences and create memorable events. - **Interior Design and Decor:** The interior design and decor industry can incorporate conceptual symbolism in their projects to create meaningful and visually stimulating environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Cage-Inspired Arch Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-weiweis-work.md) - [Unfinished Mall Textile Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-limbo.md) - [Balloon-Like Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seungjin-yang.md) - [Contemporary Permanent Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoops-tree.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md)